Travelex prepaid US Dollar currency card
  • EXCHANGE FEE

    See Website
  • ATM FEE (UK)

    £1.75
  • ATM FEE (Abroad)

    Free
  • CARD COST

    Free
  • ADDITIONAL CARD COST

    £5

Travelex - Card Overview

Travelex prepaid US Dollar currency card overview

The Travelex platinum prepaid money card is a prepaid Mastercard® currency card designed specifically for overseas travel. You can load up to 10 currencies on the contactless card. You can take advantage of Travelex Money App, which allows you to check your balance and reload on the go.. More information

Fair FX prepaid US Dollar currency card
  • EXCHANGE FEE

    See Website
  • ATM FEE (UK)

    £1.75
  • ATM FEE (Abroad)

    £0.75
  • CARD COST

    Free
  • ADDITIONAL CARD COST

    Free

Fair FX - Card Overview

Fair FX prepaid US Dollar currency 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 receive £5 when you load £500 or more.. More information

Currensea prepaid US Dollar currency card
  • EXCHANGE FEE

    See Website
  • ATM FEE (UK)

    Free
  • ATM FEE (Abroad)

    Free
  • CARD COST

    Free
  • ADDITIONAL CARD COST

    Free

Currensea - Card Overview

Currensea prepaid US Dollar currency 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.. More information

Revolut prepaid US Dollar currency card
  • EXCHANGE FEE

    See Website
  • ATM FEE (UK)

    Free
  • ATM FEE (Abroad)

    Free
  • CARD COST

    Free
  • ADDITIONAL CARD COST

    Free

Revolut - Card Overview

Revolut prepaid US Dollar currency card overview

Using the Revolut card to make fee-free transactions on holiday will almost certainly result in significant savings, particularly in comparison to using a debit card from a high street bank. You are effectively able to cut out the commissions on foreign exchange transactions and get access to the best exchange rate. More information

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 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.