Compare travel money

Starling Bank: award-winning banking on your mobile

• No monthly fees or fees overseas
• Apply in minutes, direct from the app
• Winner 2020 - Best Current Account, British Bank Awards

Go to site
More Info

Compare travel money services

Sort by:

Name	Product	Can you get cash?	Do you get a free card?	Can you load money on an app?
WeSwap					WeSwap has everything you need when it comes to travel money. It offers a debit card and app, or if you prefer cash you can get that too. Signing up takes a few minutes and the card arrives in 3-5 days.	Go to site More Info		loading Fetching your data...
Starling Bank					Starling offers a debit card and app (you can't get travel cash). Starling charges zero fees for spending abroad and the app enables you to lock the card if you lose it while you're on holiday. Also doubles up as a UK current account.	Go to site More Info		loading Fetching your data...
Caxton					Caxton's currency card allows you to hold multiple currencies in one place. You can use it worldwide and won't be charged any ATM fees. All of that can be controlled from the Caxton app.	Go to site More Info		loading Fetching your data...
No 1. Currency					No. 1 Currency allows you to get travel cash delivered straight to your door, or you can pick it up in store. You can also sell leftover cash back to No.1 Currency.	Go to site More Info		loading Fetching your data...
Currensea					Currensea allows you to link your travel money card to your everyday bank account. Get your card now and control all your spendings with the Currensea app.	Go to site More Info		loading Fetching your data...

loading

Compare up to 4 providers

Clear selection

Compare

What travel money do you need?

Have you thought about a digital bank?

It’s worth bearing in mind that while the traditional way of getting travel money is all well and good, there’s a range of digital apps that can make the process even simpler. These include Starling, Revolut and N26. If these new age solutions float your boat, you can read our guide to learn more about them.

Travellers cheques

Travellers cheques were once a widely used form of travel money, but they’re going the way of the dinosaur. You can weigh up whether they’re worth your time below:

How a travellers cheque could still work for you

• Safe and secure. Travellers cheques are an extremely secure method to spend money overseas. They can be easily replaced if lost or stolen.

Things to keep in mind

• Cost. You might be charged a purchase fee when you first pick up your travellers cheque.
• Acceptance. Travellers cheques are generally accepted less often than Visa or Mastercards.
• Ease of use. Travellers cheques can be bulky and awkward to carry. Plus, you’ll have to go to the effort of getting them cashed rather than having immediate access to your cash like you would with a card.

Frequently asked questions

• What are travel money card exchange rates?

  The exchange rates between different currencies fluctuate constantly, and vary between providers. Generally, prepaid cards will have cheaper exchange rates than those offered by banks.

  • • Learn more about finding the best exchange rates

• How can I avoid ATM withdrawal fees?

  Banks who have international ATM alliances will allow you to withdraw cash for free. Global lenders like Citi and HSBC have a number of ATMs worldwide, and Citi do not charge for international ATM withdrawals. So if you’re a Citi customer looking to use your card overseas, head to a Citi ATM and all you’ll pay for the withdrawal is the currency conversion fee.

• When are inactivity fees charged with prepaid travel cards?

  If you have a travel card that has an inactivity fee (a fee that’s charged every month when your account is inactive for a period of time), you will lose any remaining funds on the card, but your account won’t go into a negative balance. Once the card has no funds left on it, this fee will not be charged.

• Are travel money belts still a safe option?

  Usually the most practical solutions aren’t the most appealing to the eye. Travel money belts keep your money and important valuables/ documents safely tucked in a compartment under your shirt to minimise the risk of theft and loss. If security and peace of mind is your first priority when travelling and you don’t mind a piece of fabric strapped around your waist, then investing in a travel money belt will protect your travel money cards and important valuables.