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23 Mar 18, 11:05 AM |
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VIP Dibber
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Best alternative to the Revolut?
In 2016 we used the Revolut are with no issues. I've just looked on another thread and also been on their site where you can now only withdraw $200 in a month before being charged 2%...were there for 19 days most of which with be in august so barely any cross over into another September, which means lots of 2% charges!
What's the best alternative? We have a Halifax clarity card already but like to have a few different options. Help!
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23 Mar 18, 11:16 AM |
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Very Serious Dibber
Join Date: Jan 17
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I’m sure others will be along with card recommendations soon but what I’d suggest you do is get a card each for you and your partner. That’s 400 free
Then pay for everything with the card. Family of 3 last year and we spent less than 200 in cash for 2 weeks
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23 Mar 18, 11:27 AM |
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Imagineer
Join Date: Sep 11
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Sorry for jumping the thread, I have a revolut but have not yet used it in anger.
Is it true that I have to 'activate' it by using it in a cash machine before I can pay for goods with it? |
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23 Mar 18, 11:32 AM |
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Getting Excited
Join Date: Feb 13
Location: Essex
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Yes I think so, I loaded £10 on it, went to the cash machine and withdrew it, mainly to check it worked with my pin number and the card worked. Used it in USA and europe with no problems.
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23 Mar 18, 11:32 AM |
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VIP Dibber
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Rachael - x - Miami/CBR/RPR/Bahama Bay Aug 16 Deerfield Beach/HRH/POFQ/Contemporary/Westridge - Aug 18 New York - Westin Grand Central - Nov 18 Disneyland Paris - Hotel Cheyenne - Dec 18 All Star Sport/POFQ/Aylesbury Villa/Deerfield Beach - Oct 19 Miami/Hard Rock hotel/Pop Century/Legacy Park Dibb Villa - Aug 2022 Saratoga Springs/Rosen Plaza - Dec 2024 |
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23 Mar 18, 12:04 PM |
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Imagineer
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I have the FairFX card, always used it ok in the US no problems and withdrew everyday.
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23 Mar 18, 12:13 PM |
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Excited about Disney
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You won't need cash anywhere in Florida, other than a few dollars for tipping MDE driver or Housekeeping staff!
Why not just use your Halifax Clarity card to pay for stuff? We have a couple of options for free foreign spend, including the Lloyds Avios Duo (no longer sold) and the Nationwide FlexPlus debit card (for occasional cash withdrawals) and the Nationwide Select credit card for spending. We also have the Curve card which is quite good in the UK, but charges 1% on non-Sterling transactions. Better than 2% but still not ideal given the availability of 0% options. |
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23 Mar 18, 01:08 PM |
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Helping Mickey
Join Date: Jan 13
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23 Mar 18, 01:10 PM |
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Imagineer
Join Date: Jun 07
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we have a Starling back account, not ATM fees from Starling to withdraw cash and no conversion fee if you pay with the card. You can keep track of spending with the app and you are getting close to the interbank rate at the moment you pay.
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23 Mar 18, 01:17 PM |
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Imagineer
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Same, we used Revolut last time and were planning on this time untill the WDL limit changed, I will still load some one probably $500 or so (as we span 2 months May & June) but we have got a Starling card this year
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