Currensea - Card Overview
The Currensea Card is new travel money card that connects directly to your high street bank account: no top-ups, no pre-pay. Works with all leading high street banks. You don't need an app or access to WiFi to operate the card. Supports all currencies.
The Basics
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Online account management -
24 hour service
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No fee on foreign transactions
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You must have a UK high street bank account Accepted online
One-Off Costs
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CARD COST
Free -
ADDITIONAL CARD COST
Free
Usage Fees
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TRANSACTION FEE IN UK
Free -
TRANSACTION FEE
Free -
REPLACEMENT CARD
Free
Limits
MINIMUM SINGLE LOAD
£100MAXIMUM SINGLE LOAD
£30,000MAXIMUM BALANCE
£30,000Prepaid currency cards allow you to add money to the cards before travel (loading the card) and then when abroad use them as you would with a normal debit or credit card to buy goods and services and also to withdraw money, once the funds have been used you will need to top-up the card before continuing to use it.
Yes, you can lock in the exchange rate when loading the card or changing from one currency to another.
Most applications take a few days to process and then your card is sent to you.
Mostly not, but this depends on the supplier, you can check this by pressing “more details” underneath each card we compare.
Anywhere that accepts Visa or Mastercard.
Is there a minimum age limit?Yes, to apply for the currency card you will need to be at least 18 years old.
No, as the currency is paid for in advance and you can’t go “overdrawn” there are no credit checks performed.
