Money travel cards

Money travel cards are preloaded with foreign currency before you travel, so you know how much you have to spend abroad. They’re a relatively new concept for the travel money market but are probably the easiest and most cost effective way to take money overseas.  If you have plans to travel to the Eurozone or USA a Money travel card could be for you.

Apply for a World First MasterCard ® Prepaid Currency Card here.

How do money travel cards work?

A money travel card is designed for business or holiday travel. You can apply online for a card at any time and once it arrives in the post and load it from your UK bank account before your travel.  The exchange rate you receive at the time of loading the card then remains the same every time you use the card. The cards are free to use in shops and restaurants outside of the UK and you can use them wherever you see your card provider’s symbol.

Why should I get a Money travel card?

• Easy to apply online
• Easy to load and reload, anywhere, anytime
• Peace of mind with Chip and PIN protection
• No fees for loading
• No fees for spending

Find out more about the World First MasterCard ® Money Travel Card here.

 Thinking about money while you are overseas is stressful enough without the added burden of calculating how much you’re actually paying. The Money travel card eases the burden and provides a safe and easy alternative.  You can access your funds at a fixed exchange rate at any time, and the money is deducted from your balance as you spend.  So you know how much your purchases actually cost. And there are no foreign exchange charges on purchases and no commission fees. You can keep track of your spending online, for free, at anytime.  

Carrying around credit cards and large amounts of cash may not be the safest option from a traveller’s perspective. The money travel card is protected with Chip and PIN security – meaning if the worst happened and you lost your card, you can only lose the money that is on the card at the time. Some providers will even be able to get some or all of your money back, depending on the circumstances. 

Any money you load onto your money travel card, and don’t use – unlikely we know -  can be rolled over and used on future trips.

Apply for a World First MasterCard ® Money Travel Card here today. Allow up to ten working days for your card to arrive in the post, before you head off.