Fair FX - Card Overview
The FairFX prepaid US Dollar currency card is one of the most popular prepaid travel cards. As a new customer applying from this site you will get the card for free. FairFX is an international payment services provider that has been offering services to customers in the UK since 2007. Their revolutionary approach to the foreign currency market cuts out the middle men and uses state of the art technology to get your money to you at the best rate possible.
The Basics
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Order and load your card using your credit/debit card or via bank transfer -
Track your spending and top-up your card anywhere using the app or website
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You can use your card anywhere in the 210 countries and territories worldwide that accept Mastercard
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You can enjoy fee-free spending in the UK
One-Off Costs
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CARD COST
Free -
ADDITIONAL CARD COST
Free
Usage Fees
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TRANSACTION FEE IN UK
£1 -
TRANSACTION FEE
£1 -
REPLACEMENT CARD
£12
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 US Dollar rate when loading the card.
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.
