Prepaid Dollar cards - ordered by biggest saving to customers based on current exchange rate
with a $1000 load making 10 purchases of $50 and 5 ATM transactions at $100 each.
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- Perfect mid-market rates (0% fee) on first 7 day swap for Moneysupermarket customers
- No ATM fees for withdrawals over $200
- You get £35 travel money free when you make a first load of £500 or more
- You must be a UK resident aged 18 or over
- After first 0% fee seven day swap, commission of up to 2% charged, depending on how quickly you ask WeSwap to complete your currency swap
As a MoneySuperMarket customer, get a free 7-day swap when you join and an extra £35 free travel money when you load £500 or more. This offer is only available through MoneySuperMarket.com. T&Cs apply
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- Free card (normally £9.95) when you load more than £50 onto the card
- As a FairFX customer, you automatically earn 3.5% cashback every time you spend at selected high-street brands in the UK
- There is a $12 charge for a lost or stolen card replacement
- There is a fee of 1.75% when card is used outside of the USA
AS A NEW FAIRFX CUSTOMER APPLYING THROUGH MONEYSUPERMARKET, YOU’LL GET £30 WHEN YOU LOAD £500 OR MORE. OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH MONEYSUPERMARKET.COM. T&Cs APPLY.
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- A simple and convenient way to manage and spend your travel money in the United States
- Buy currency and manage spending. Hold US dollars, sterling, euros or any available currency, check balances and transactions, and top-up using Caxton's app
- Competitive exchange rates and no hidden fees
- Avoid using your card for security deposits, automated petrol stations, toll booths, car rentals and hotel room deposits
- Always choose local currency when using your Caxton Card if you're given the choice of paying in either dollars or in sterling
- If you use your card at ATMs and at point-of-sale in the UK, a £1.50 fee will be applied. Outside the UK, fees do not apply
MONEYSUPERMARKET CUSTOMERS RECEIVE £25 CASHBACK ON LOADS OVER £500. THIS OFFER IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO NEW CUSTOMERS THROUGH MONEYSUPERMARKET. T&CS APPLY.
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- Spend abroad with no fees in over 130 currencies, with free international ATM withdrawals (£200 monthly allowance)
- Easy to use: sign up and start using in 60 seconds, with free load and unload with debit & credit card or bank transfer
- Buy crypto in one tap, send and receive from other users, split bills, manage your spending with budgeting tools, lock and unlock your card in one tap
- ATM withdrawal limit of £200 or local equivalent per month. Further withdrawals attract a 2% fee
- Outside of FX market hours (Saturday and Sunday), 0.5% fee applied to exchange rate to cover rate fluctuations. Specific fees apply for some smaller currencies - see revolut.com/fee-schedule for details
Until 30 June, MoneySuperMarket customers can receive a free Revolut card (worth £5) by following the adjacent link, entering their mobile number on the page and following the sign-up text.
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- Lock in exchange rates in advance for up to 10 currencies, the rate shown above is GBP-USD
- No international ATM fees
- Contactless payments
- Usage in a country in a different currency to what is loaded on the card results in a 5.75% foreign exchange conversion fee
- Although Travelex do not charge ATM fees, some operators may charge their own fee or set their own limits. Check the ATM before using
- There is a monthly inactivity fee of £2 per month, should the card become dormant for 12 months
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- Free to buy, and no purchase or withdrawal fees
- 1.5% cashback on all purchases above $50
- Free back-up card for emergency use and will buy back currency at same rate
- Minimum load of £50 on ICE Dollar
- Maximum ATM withdrawal of $2,500 per day
1.5% Cashback on qualifying purchases
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- Purchase the card for FREE and reload at your convenience
- Load up to 10 currencies (GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, CAD, NZD, ZAR, TRY, CHF and AED) and hold more than one currency at any time
- Move money easily from one currency to another whilst travelling
- £3 per month fee if not used for 12 consecutive months
- £10 fee for lost, stolen or damaged card replacement
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- £10 worth of currency will be credited to your Dollar card (£19.95 card fee)
- Free SMS balance checker
- No fees for overseas purchases
- 3% charge to load Dollar card at PayPoint
Prepaid cards are not eligible for protection under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Dollar prepaid cards
Dollar prepaid cards offer the same convenience as a debit or credit card, but charges are typically much lower, as these cards are specifically designed for overseas use. Once you’ve spent the money you’ve loaded on to the card, you can top it up whenever you want to and, if you lose it, you can cancel the card and be issued with a replacement or emergency cash.
Lower charges
Foreign exchange fees can soon mount up when you use a debit or credit card for your spending abroad, but you can avoid these fees with a dollar prepaid card.
With a debit or credit card you'll usually have to fork out a foreign currency charge of between 2.75% and 2.99%, which means if you spent £100, you'd pay around £3 extra. On top of this, if you withdraw cash on your debit or credit card, you'll face an additional fee of around 2% to 3% and, with a credit card, you'll pay interest from the day you take out the cash.
However, you often won't have to pay these fees with a dollar prepaid card or, if you do, the fees will be much lower.
But be aware there are other fees to think about – some cards will charge you when you load funds on to the card, while others will charge an 'inactivity' fee if you don't use it for a number of months. There could also be a replacement fee to pay if you want to replace your card the next year.
Limit your spending
It’s all too easy to overspend when you’re abroad, and if you take a debit or credit card on holiday you can dip into your overdraft before you know it, or end up borrowing more than you’d planned. The beauty of a prepaid card is that you can only spend what you’ve put on it, making it especially useful if you’re trying to keep to a budget.
Make currency movements work for you
You can use your dollar prepaid card to take advantage of favourable exchange rates in the run up to your visit to the States. Try to load your card when the exchange rate is in your favour, so that you get more bang for your buck.
Remember however, that if you load the card with cash well in advance of your trip and the pound strengthens, you won’t be able to benefit as you locked into the exchange rate at the time. But, of course, if the pound weakens, you will be in a better position, as your dollars will be worth more.
Security advantages of prepaid cards
Taking cash with you on holiday is always risky – it only takes one pickpocket to potentially ruin your holiday. But should you lose your dollar prepaid card, you simply contact the card provider immediately to cancel it and many providers will either issue you with emergency cash or even send you out a replacement.
Compare your choices
With MoneySuperMarket you can compare a range of dollar prepaid cards to ensure you're getting the right one for you. Check the fees carefully to make sure you don't get caught out.
