Prepaid currency cards

Using a prepaid currency card couldn't be simpler. You can top your prepaid currency card up online and a few hours later, your prepaid currency card is charged up and ready to go.

Prepaid currency cards are free to use in shops and restaurants overseas, wherever you see your prepaid currency card provider's sign.

And as for exchange rates - the rate stays the same as the date you topped up your prepaid currency card.

• The exchange rates are fantastic

• They're safe and PIN code protected

• You can top up for free from anywhere

• You don't pay fees for using them

Find out more about the World First MasterCard ® Prepaid Currency Card here.

Prepaid currency cards work a bit like a debit card. The money is deducted from your balance as you spend - and you can check your spending online at any time.

You just swipe it for purchases or withdraw cash at a pre-agreed rate, which is often less than withdrawing cash on a credit card or your currency account - and without the extra fees, too.

You know when you get back from your holiday and think, "what on earth did I spend all that money on?", well with prepaid currency cards you'll be able to check. All you need to do is go online to get a statement which will show the restaurants where you used your prepaid currency card - or the cash withdrawals you made and the days you made them.

This facility can be really handy after a business trip. You can hand the statement in with an expense claim to show exactly what you spent and when, as well as the currency conversion rates.