Travel money card
Holiday travel card from TransferWise has landed. Now travellers can spend around the world for up to 11x cheaper than banks, with no foreign transaction fees.
See how we're 11x cheaper →
How does a travel money card work?
Going abroad? Save with a travel money card.
The TransferWise debit card is like having your holiday money on a card – it lets you send and spend money around the world at the real exchange rate.
Avoid hidden fees in the exchange rate while withdrawing from millions of ATMs abroad, paying in restaurants and shops, and buying your accommodation and flights.
You can hold up to 45+ currencies at once, and convert them in real time with the free TransferWise app.
What’s up with banks and exchange rates?
An independent researcher compared TransferWise to 5 other US bank accounts and PayPal. They found that we’re up to 4x cheaper for spending abroad. That’s what’s up.
Compare the costs
| Monthly account fees | |
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Free |
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$12 |
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$12 |
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$12 |
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$10 |
| Send $250 to EUR | |
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$2.35 |
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$12.53 |
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$42.95 |
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$42.07 |
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$44.20 |
| Spend $250 on debit card in EUR | |
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$1.62 |
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$7.50 |
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$7.50 |
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$7.50 |
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$7.50 |
| Withdraw $250 cash / month in EUR | |
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Free |
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$12.50 |
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$10 |
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$12.50 |
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$12.50 |
Why get a travel money card from TransferWise?
Benefits of the TransferWise debit card.
- Send and spend money in more than 45 different currencies
- No need to exchange and carry cash
- Powered by Mastercard
- Accepted in shops and restaurants all over the world
- Free ATM withdrawals from more than 2 million ATMs worldwide (up to $250 every 30 days)
- Our free app lets you top-up, check your balance and transactions, and convert in real time
- Instant transaction notifications on your phone
- Chip and PIN and contactless-enabled
- Freeze your card if it’s lost or stolen
Get your travel money card in 3 simple steps.
Order your card for free.
Create your free TransferWise account and order your holiday money card. It’ll arrive within 2 weeks of your order.
Choose your currencies.
Activate any of the 40+ currencies that we offer, and top your account up.
Spend on your holidays without rip-off fees.
Start using your card abroad. It’s accepted anywhere in the world that accepts Mastercard.
Get ready for your travels.
How to activate your travel money card.
Your card and activation instructions will arrive within 2 weeks of your order.
Once you’ve activated, you can add as many of our 45+ different currencies as you like. Top your account up via debit card or bank transfer, and you’ll be ready to use your new card around the world.
What can you use our travel money card for?
- Withdraw money from millions of ATMs all over the world
- Pay for meals in restaurant, cafes and bars
- Pay for accommodation or flights online
- Spend in shops, or shop online in more than 45 different currencies
| Account pricing | |
|---|---|
| Creating your account | Free |
| Hold 40+ currency balances | Free |
| Receive money in EUR, USD, GBP, PLN, AUD & NZD | Free |
| Convert currencies | 0.45% - 3% |
| Add money with Direct debit | 0.2% |
| ATM withdrawals up to $250 / 30 days | Free |
With simple, transparent pricing.
The TransferWise account and debit card are free to set up and use. And there's never any monthly fee and minimum balance to worry about.
Some prices may change from time to time, but we'll always let you know.
Top up and spend your holiday money in over 45 currencies.
Avoid rip-off fees.
More tips for saving money on holiday.
- Don’t exchange cash at the airport – it’s much cheaper to withdraw money from an ATM with your travel money card
- Always choose the local currency (without conversion) when withdrawing money from ATMs or using your card in shops and restaurants
- If you need to pay for your holiday in a foreign currency, transfer your money with TransferWise
- Download the free TransferWise app and manage your balance on the go
What if your travel money card gets lost or stolen?
Don’t worry – it’s easy to freeze and replace your TransferWise card. If it’s lost or stolen, here’s what to do.
- Freeze your card by logging into your TransferWise account. This will stop any transactions from taking place.
- Contact us via email or phone. We’ll cancel your card for you.
- Confirm via email that you understand your card will be blocked. We want to make sure before going ahead.
- Order a new card like you did the first time. We’ll ask you to confirm your name and mailing address.
Once we have these details, we’ll get your new card on its way to you.
We're trusted by 5 million people and counting.
The TransferWise multi-currency travel money card is safe and secure.
TransferWise Inc. is registered with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) with money service business registration number 31000065314305. It is licensed as a money transmitter in the states listed here and supervised by regulatory authorities in each of those states.
All money in your TransferWise Borderless Account is stored and safeguarded securely in our bank accounts in the US, the UK or Australia depending on the country of residence in your profile.
Over 5 million customers have trusted us to move their money around the world. We move more than $5 billion every month at TransferWise - and we take the safety and security of your money seriously.
