Money cards

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I've just started loading a Thomson one as a way of saving spends for next year this comes with a second card
Used the Virgin one last time which is good because it changes to the local currency for a small charge so you could roll over for other countries or use in the U.K. had no problems with that in Florida .

[gemboss]

Originally Posted by MikeH23

Is the Monzo card a travel card or a bank card which exchanges to that currency each time you make a transaction?

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It's a prepaid travel card that exchanges at the Mastercard rate each time you make a transaction.

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert has it as Best Buy for prepaid travel cards

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[MikeH23]

Originally Posted by gemboss

It's a prepaid travel card that exchanges at the Mastercard rate each time you make a transaction.

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert has it as Best Buy for prepaid travel cards

moneysavingexpert/cre...el-cards#monzo

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Ok thanks maybe have a look at that then 👍

[amandajane10]

We have a Fairfx card and have used it for 2 trips with no problems. You can check your balance and top up via the app.

[moshman10]

Fairfx has been our card of choice for years, we also use the Euro card when we go to the Canary Islands, never had ant problem at all with Fairfx.

[MrsMiaWallace]

Originally Posted by gemboss

It's a prepaid travel card that exchanges at the Mastercard rate each time you make a transaction.

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert has it as Best Buy for prepaid travel cards

moneysavingexpert/cre...el-cards#monzo

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Can I ask how you've gotten on with your Monzo card? Just ordered one through MSE. What my main gripe is with these cards are withdrawing when you return to the UK and they charge you. Am I right that if I come back with money left (wishful thinking lol) I am not charged or lose out for withdrawing?

[gemboss]

Originally Posted by MrsMiaWallace

Can I ask how you've gotten on with your Monzo card? Just ordered one through MSE. What my main gripe is with these cards are withdrawing when you return to the UK and they charge you. Am I right that if I come back with money left (wishful thinking lol) I am not charged or lose out for withdrawing?

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I love my Monzo card! I got it in preparation for Florida in August but since I got it I've used it locally, in Amsterdam and in Venice to pay for purchases. I've used it online too and I've even tested taking money out of my local ATM - all hassle free.

If you have money left over then you can use your card as you would your debit card in shops/restaurants etc or withdraw from an ATM over here (no charges/fees).

[MrsMiaWallace]

Originally Posted by gemboss

I love my Monzo card! I got it in preparation for Florida in August but since I got it I've used it locally, in Amsterdam and in Venice to pay for purchases. I've used it online too and I've even tested taking money out of my local ATM - all hassle free.

If you have money left over then you can use your card as you would your debit card in shops/restaurants etc or withdraw from an ATM over here (no charges/fees).

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Thanks thats good to know! I’m looking forward to using it!