Fair FX - Card Overview

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The FairFX prepaid multi-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

  • 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

  • You can use your card anywhere in the 210 countries and territories worldwide that accept Mastercard

  • You can enjoy fee-free spending in the UK

One-Off Costs

  • CARD COST

    Free
  • ADDITIONAL CARD COST

    Free

Usage Fees

  • TRANSACTION FEE IN UK

    £1
  • TRANSACTION FEE

    £1
  • REPLACEMENT CARD

    £12

Limits

MINIMUM SINGLE LOAD

£100

MAXIMUM SINGLE LOAD

£30,000

MAXIMUM BALANCE

£30,000

Prepaid 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.