LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
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I've not bothered to get one before, but I'm thinking it may be useful on an upcoming holiday. Multi currency isn't critical, as mostly Eurozone only, but ability to top up via an app is required and don't want to pay any regular fee.
Any recommendations? MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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I use the Post Office card but as of December last year my bank stopped all charges for Euro / Krona CH franc withdrawals and spend on my debit card, just pay the bank exchange rate which is ok
Used it in Sweden last month, no problems - maybe see what you bank can offer? Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
Ex D3 and D4
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| 25th Feb 2020 3:24 pm |
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stick
Member Since: 13 Jan 2010
Location: hants
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I have Caxton and Revolut. Both work very well on the app, although they are differrnet in that Revolut you load sterling and then change to what you need, Caxton you load the currency at the start, although you can later exchange it to other currencies. Revolut has slightly better exchange rates,customer service is by chat only, and very limited cash withdrawals. Some have complained about customer service, but I have not ahd a problem yet. Caxton has phone support in office hours, and does allow cash £300 per day. d4 HSE
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| 25th Feb 2020 3:28 pm |
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Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
Posts: 4450
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Have a look at the Halifax Clarity credit card
realise its not a pre loaded card but can use it in a variety of countries and as long as you pay it off each month doesnt cost you anything
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| 25th Feb 2020 3:41 pm |
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Rnclayton
Member Since: 13 Apr 2018
Location: Radstock, Bath
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I got an EASYFX master card last year for USA.
Was really easy. Top up on the app. Load up with £ then choose your currency. Can have multiple currencies.
Worked in most places, but for some reason, some restaurants didn't like it over there. It was something to do with the way chip and pin. MY07 Freelander2 SE Santorini Black - Gone
MY10 D4 XS Buckingham Blue
MY06 D3 HSE
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| 25th Feb 2020 4:01 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8243
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Halifax, pay off at end of month without any charge, used it all over Europe and America/Canada  It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 25th Feb 2020 5:57 pm |
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Gadgetnut
Member Since: 01 Sep 2018
Location: Somerset
Posts: 145
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+1 for Caxton World Traveller. Been using it for years all round the world (Europe, Mid East, US, Asia & Australasia)
Rates good, no currency exchange rate fees and normally free to withdraw from cash point.
App easy and quick to load it up. D1 3Door (White) Long gone
D1 3 Door (Red) Long gone
D2 5 Door (Charleston Green) Long gone
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| 25th Feb 2020 6:14 pm |
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mse
Member Since: 27 Jun 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2707
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Santander another good credit card for travelling - if they still do it. 0 charges etc Mike
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| 25th Feb 2020 6:42 pm |
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DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 927
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Halifax Clarity and pay off IN FULL ...Martin Lewis would be proud of me  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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| 25th Feb 2020 6:46 pm |
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Admirable
Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Fife
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I have the Santander and the Starling cards...........Starling is the best, instant notification to your phone when it's used.
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| 25th Feb 2020 6:46 pm |
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pwheeldon
Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 1509
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Hi, just to clarify, with the exception of the credit cards, are all the others contact less? I use Weswap which is great and really good rates,but it's not contact less which would be nice.
If anyone wants to get a weswap card let me know as we each get £5 for a recommendation, up to £50. So with a bit of organisation we could all get £50, probably.... Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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| 25th Feb 2020 6:49 pm |
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Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
Posts: 4450
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DrRobH wrote:Halifax Clarity and pay off IN FULL ...Martin Lewis would be proud of me
Swot a sed 
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| 25th Feb 2020 6:51 pm |
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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 3292
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I can recommend Transferwise as well as Starling. 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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| 26th Feb 2020 12:04 pm |
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ostosix
Member Since: 19 Mar 2017
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 324
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Caxton fx, all done through app. Mastercard based, but its prepaid.
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| 26th Feb 2020 12:21 pm |
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