Travel Money FX Cards

Travel Money Cards offer you a modern way to pay abroad. While it is possible to use your regular debit or credit card overseas, you will see money lost through fees and charges - these generally do not apply to a travel FX card. Accepted globally, they offer added security: if your card is lost or stolen you can order a replacement. They are also much easier to carry than wads of cash or traveller's cheques - all your money is stored on one card.

Travel Money Cards work in much the same way as a regular prepaid card: simply load the card with currency to the amount you need and away you go! Best of all, the exchange rate on a travel FX card is noticeably lower than on a regular card and it will be fixed so you know where you stand. Easy to store, these are also much safer than carrying cash which once stolen or lost is often difficult to replace.

When picking a card, check what exchange rate is offered. Next, compare fees (ATM fees, purchase fees) as these differ according to issuer. There may be a minimal initial load so check this too. The card may also be allotted a currency (GBP, EURO etc) so make sure you get a card relevant to your destination. Once you have found the right fx card, simply click on the 'Apply' button.

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COMPANY	ISSUER	CCY	PURCHASE FEE	ATM FEE	FX RATE	CONVERT FEE	INITIAL LOAD	MAX	COST	REPLACEMENT FEE	APPLY
FairFx Euro Currency Card		EUR	€0	€1.50	1.1800	1.4%	€10	€7500	€0	€9
FairFx Euro Currency Card	FairFx Currency Card costs nothing to buy. Which Way To Pay customer offer FREE* FairFX Currency Card! (Normally £9.95) *Subject to minimum load of €10 or $20. These travel money cards can be used in coutries with other currencies than the Euro and there is NO additional fee for usage.										Top Ups Top Ups 1. BACS. (Rate: 0%) 2. Internet (Credit). (Rate: 1.3%) 3. Internet (Debit). (Rate: 0%) Advantages Advantages 1. No point of sale fee 2. No fee is you use the card for different currencies 3. Bank Transfer Load has no fee 4. Minimum load of €10 or $20. Disadvantages Disadvantages 1. Credit Card load fee is 1.30%
World First Prepaid MasterCard Currency Card - EURO		EUR	€0	€1.50	1.1867	2.5%	€100	€6250	€0.00	€8.00
World First Prepaid MasterCard Currency Card - EURO	The World First Currency Card is protected with a PIN with no fees for spending in the Eurozone. The exchange rates are updated every hour to match movements in the market, to ensure we always give you great rates. Quick to load online, no charges to load via debit card or bank transfer. Check their website for full details and current rates. Worldfirst.com/card										Top Ups Top Ups Internet (Credit) Rate: 2.5% Internet (Debit) Rate: 0% BACS Rate: 0% Advantages Advantages 1. No fees for spending 2. No fees for loading via debit card or bank transfer 3. Check your balance online anytime, or via SMS 4. £10 deposit when applying credited to your card in US dollars 5. 2 free ATMs per year re credited to your balance Disadvantages Disadvantages 1. Credit Card load fee is 2.5%
my Travel Cash Euro		EUR	€0	€0	1.1642	2.5%	€30	€6000	€0	€6
my Travel Cash Euro	my Travel Cash Euro card offers 0% commission, a great exchange rate plus Express Delivery within 2 days (free over €800). No fees for purchases in the prepaid card currency. Buy on line, top up in minutes - valid for 3 years (*Subject to minimum load of €30)										Top Ups Top Ups Internet (Credit) Rate: 2.5% Internet (Debit) Rate: 0% Advantages Advantages Free primary card. No point of sale fee. No charge to load by debit card. Minimum load of €30. Express Delivery available for delivery within 1-2 working days 1% cashback for all POS transactions Disadvantages Disadvantages Load fee is 2.50% if you pay by credit card.
CaxtonFX Euro Currency Card		EUR	€0	€0	1.1750	2.25%	€150	€7500	€0	€7.50
CaxtonFX Euro Currency Card	The CaxtonFX Euro Card is mainly for travellers to European countries using the Euro (though can be used in any country)- just order the card, load the travel money card with funds and use. Caxton guarantee best exchange rate with their travel money cards and fix that rate when you load the card. £10 deposit when you order the card is refunded when you activate the card.										Top Ups Top Ups 1. Internet (Debit). (Rate: 0%) 2. Phone (Debit). (Rate: 0%) Advantages Advantages 1. No card fee - £10 you pay on order is redeemed when you activate the card. 2. The best exchange rate is guaranteed and fixed when you load up - so there is no change on the exchange rate for that top up. 3. No load fee Disadvantages Disadvantages 1. 7 working day delivery period 2. Mimimum load is €150 3. £1.50 Purchase Fee in the UK 4. £1.50 ATM Fee in the UK
BreadFX Euro Prepaid Card		EUR	€0	€1.50	1.1776	2.5%	€100	€6250	€0	€7.50
BreadFX Euro Prepaid Card	You can order BreadFX prepaid travel money card online and load it with cash using your UK bank card to receive fantastic exchange rates with no commission and no hidden fees. You can use your card anywhere in the Eurozone, just like your UK bank card.										Top Ups Top Ups 1. BACS. (Rate: 0%) Advantages Advantages 1. Know exactly how much local currency you have before you go 2. Feel confident you are getting a great exchange rate 3. No need to worry about what rates and fees your bank may charge you 4. Load only how much you need and top-up 24 hours a day if necessary 5. Use your prepaid MasterCard card at over 28 million worldwide locations 6. If you lose it, we'll express courier you a replacement Disadvantages Disadvantages 1. Card valid for 36 months 2. You may only top up your card twice per day to the card limits of €5,000 indicated 3. Administration fee of €10.00 if any transaction you make causes a shortfall
Thomas Cook Cash Passport - Euro		EUR	0	€2	1.1740	0	€40	€7500	€0	€0
Thomas Cook Cash Passport - Euro	The smart way to carry cash abroad - Chip and PIN protected. FREE Global Emergency Assistance 24/7. No fees for spending in the Eurozone. Order online and collect from one of our 800+ stores. FREE additional card if required. FREE low balance reminder SMS text alerts. No Application Fee.										Top Ups Top Ups Advantages Advantages FREE Global Emergency Assistance 24/7. No fees for spending in the Eurozone. FREE additional card if required. FREE low balance reminder SMS text alerts. No Application Fee. Commission Free top ups (subject to min/max top up amounts). Card valid for 60 months. Disadvantages Disadvantages 5.75% fee when payment is not in Euros. Monthly fee of €3.00 if account is not used for 15 months.
FairFx Dollar Currency Card		USD	$0	$2	1.5550	1.5%	$10	$10000	$0	$12
FairFx Dollar Currency Card	FairFx Currency Card costs nothing to buy. Which Way To Pay customer offer FREE* FairFX Currency Card! (Normally £9.95) *Subject to minimum load of €10 or $20. This card can be used in coutries with other currencies than the Dollar and there is NO additional fee for usage										Top Ups Top Ups 1. BACS. (Rate: 0%) 2. Internet (Credit). (Rate: 1.3%) 3. Internet (Debit). (Rate: 0%) Advantages Advantages 1. No point of sale fee 2. No fee is you use the card for different currencies 3. Bank Transfer Load has no fee 4. Minimum load of €10 or $20. Disadvantages Disadvantages 1. Credit Card load fee is 1.30%
World First MasterCard® Prepaid Currency Card - USD		USD	$0	$2	1.5597	2.5%	$100	$7500	$0	$11
World First MasterCard® Prepaid Currency Card - USD	The World First Currency Card is protected with a PIN with no fees for spending in the USA. The exchange rates are updated every hour to match movements in the market, to ensure we always give you great rates. Quick to load online, no charges to load via debit card or bank transfer. Check their website for full details and current rates. Worldfirst.com/card										Top Ups Top Ups Internet (Credit) Rate: 2.5% Internet (Debit) Rate: 0% BACS Rate: 0% Advantages Advantages 1. No fees for spending 2. No fees for loading via debit card or bank transfer 3. Check your balance online anytime, or via SMS 4. £10 deposit when applying credited to your card in US dollars 5. 2 free ATMs per year re credited to your balance Disadvantages Disadvantages 1. Credit Card load fee is 2.5%
my Travel Cash US Dollar		USD	$0	$0	1.5321	2.5%	$40	$8000	$0	$8
my Travel Cash US Dollar	my Travel Cash US Dollar card offers 0% commission, a great exchange rate plus Express Delivery within 2 days (free over $1000). No fees for purchases in the prepaid card currency. Buy on line, top up in minutes - valid for 3 years (*Subject to minimum load of $40)										Top Ups Top Ups Internet (Credit) Rate: 2.5% Internet (Debit) Rate: 0% Advantages Advantages Free primary card. No point of sale fee. No charge to load by debit card. Minimum load of $40. Express Delivery available at $8 (free over $1,000) for delivery within 1-2 working days 1% cashback for all POS transactions Disadvantages Disadvantages Load fee is 2.50% if you pay by credit card.
CaxtonFX Dollar Currency Card		USD	$0	$0	1.5460	2.5%	$200	$10000	$0	$10
CaxtonFX Dollar Currency Card	The CaxtonFX Dollar Card are great travel money cards for travellers to the USA - just order the card, load the card with funds and use. Caxton guarantee best exchange rate and fix that rate when you load the card. £10 deposit when you order the card is refunded when you activate the card.										Top Ups Top Ups 1. Internet (Debit). (Rate: 0%) 2. Phone (Debit). (Rate: 0%) Advantages Advantages 1. No card fee - £10 you pay on order is redeemed when you activate the card. 2. The best exchange rate is guaranteed and fixed when you load up - so there is no change on the exchange rate for that top up. 3. No load fee Disadvantages Disadvantages 1. 7 working day delivery period 2. Mimimum load is €150 3. £1.50 Purchase Fee in the UK 4. £1.50 ATM Fee in the UK
FairFX Anywhere Card		GBP	0%	0%	N/A	0%	£10	£5000	£9.95	£6
FairFX Anywhere Card	FairFX add the Anywhere Card to its existing range of currency prepaid travel money cards. In Pounds Sterling, the Anywhere Card can be used in any country, in any currency and with any vendor that displays the MasterCard® acceptance mark. Funds are converted to the appropriate currency at point of sale.										Top Ups Top Ups 1. BACS. (Rate: 0%) 2. Internet (Debit). (Rate: 0%) 3. Internet (Credit). (Rate: 1.5%) Advantages Advantages 1. Free to load until 31st January 2010 (thereafter £9.95 for initial loads of under £500). 2. No monthly charge. 3. FREE for ATM withdrawals in UK and abroad. 4. Excellent exchange rates. Disadvantages Disadvantages 1. Card only valid 36 months. 2. Initial card fee for loads of under £500 after 31st January 2010. 3. Customer services hotline 80p per minute.
my Travel Cash Multi-Currency Card		GBP	£0	£0	N/A	0%	£10	£5000	£0	£5
my Travel Cash Multi-Currency Card	The my Travel Cash Multi-Currency Card is a sterling card that is perfect for Business, Frequent Travellers or Student gap year travel. You can load your card in pounds and spend or withdraw cash in any currency using a MasterCard prepaid card.										Top Ups Top Ups FREE (By Debit Card) 2.5% (If using a Credit Card) Advantages Advantages 1. Sterling card that's perfect for Business, Frequent Travellers or Student gap year travel. 2. Load in Pounds, spend or withdraw cash in any currency using a MasterCard prepaid card. 3. Designed to be a cheap alternative to using your normal credit or debit card abroad PLUS no credit application. 4. Chip & PIN protection and dedicated Lost & Stolen. 5. Express Delivery available for delivery within 1-2 working days 6. 1% cashback for all POS transactions Disadvantages Disadvantages 1. Load fee is 2.50% if you pay by credit card.
CaxtonFX Global Traveller Card		GBP	£0	£0	N/A	0%	£100	£5000	£0	£5
CaxtonFX Global Traveller Card	The Caxton FX gloabl traveller card is designed for travellers going to countries with out the Euro or US Dollar (for these get the relevant currency cards.) The Global traveller card is loaded with GBP Sterling, and the currency conversion is made at the time of spending, rather than when the card is loaded and you will still benefit from an exceptional exchange rate. The balance is held in GBP Sterling. There is no purchase fee or ATM withdrawal fee is the card is used outside of the UK										Top Ups Top Ups 1. Internet (Debit). (Rate: 0%) 2. Phone (Debit). (Rate: 0%) Advantages Advantages 1. No Card Cost 2. No ATM Fee outside of UK 3. No usage or purchase fee outside of UK 4. Great value rates for rest of the world (non-USD, Euro) usage Disadvantages Disadvantages 1. 7 working day delivery period 2. Mimimum load is €150 3. £1.50 Purchase Fee in the UK 4. £1.50 ATM Fee in the UK
Thomas Cook Cash Passport - US $		USD	0	$2.50	1.5400	0	$50	$9000	$0	$0
Thomas Cook Cash Passport - US $	The smart way to carry cash abroad - Chip and PIN protected. FREE Global Emergency Assistance 24/7. No fees for spending in the USA. Order online and collect from one of our 800+ stores. FREE additional card if required. FREE low balance reminder SMS text alerts. No Application Fee.										Top Ups Top Ups Advantages Advantages FREE Global Emergency Assistance 24/7. No fees for spending in the USA. FREE additional card if required. FREE low balance reminder SMS text alerts. No Application Fee. Commission Free top ups (subject to min/max top up amounts). Card valid for 60 months. Disadvantages Disadvantages 5.75% fee when payment is not in US Dollars. ² Monthly fee of $3.50 if account is not used for 15 months.