{"id":370006,"date":"2018-09-05T10:49:35","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T14:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?page_id=370006"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:59:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T09:59:33","slug":"foreign-currency-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/foreign-currency-account","title":{"rendered":"Manage your transactions abroad with a foreign currency account"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you often make payments abroad, today\u2019s online money specialists can help you keep on top of your business overseas or take care of family members back home from one flexible account. These foreign currency accounts aren\u2019t just about helping you manage your finances \u2013 you\u2019ll also save time and money with streamlined transactions.<\/p><h3>Reviews of cards you can hold multiple currencies on<\/h3><div>  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                                                                                                    \n\n                \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<style>\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-basis: 0; flex-grow: 1; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox th { border-bottom: 0px; width: 100%; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; font-size: 14px; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox td { border-bottom: 0px; width: 100%; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px;  }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox td svg.luna-icon--medium { height: 24px; width: 24px; }\n.best-hero .luna-button--success { white-space: normal; line-height: 1.2; }\n@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tbody { display: flex; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox th { text-align: center; line-height: 16px !important; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox td { flex-grow: 1; align-content: center; text-align: center; line-height: 20px !important; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px;  }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:first-of-type td, .best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:first-of-type th { padding-left: 0px !important; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:last-of-type td, .best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:last-of-type th { padding-right: 0px !important; }\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"best-hero\" id=\"best-hero-0e1b011e99ac4d7283d094c3433afbc2\"><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\"><div class=\"luna-card__block no-padding-top no-padding-right no-padding-bottom no-padding-left\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterCollapse\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle has-padding-bottom-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3 u-1\/4@m u-1\/5@l\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66ed2c547ad3d.png\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" alt=\"Revolut Standard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66ed2c547ad3d.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66ed2c547ad3d.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66ed2c547ad3d.png?fit=420 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 28vw, 420px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3\"><p class=\"no-margin-bottom u-font--bold\" style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 27px;\">\nRevolut Standard<\/p><span class=\"alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: 1000; color:#000; font-size: 1.6em;\"><span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great persist\" style=\"display: flex;\">\nGreat\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-hidden@s has-margin-bottom-small hotstats\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/revolutstandard-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2221270%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220e1b011e-99ac-4d72-83d0-94c3433afbc2%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Revolut%2BStandard%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%229a6f2149-3d31-4773-afb0-5e54d6ddac12%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Revolut%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22370006%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22current-accounts%252Fforeign-currency-account%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A543031%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfin_best_hero%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\">Go to site<\/a>\n    \n<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/revolut-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><p>With the Revolut standard plan, customers can make international payments in more than 150 currencies (fees may apply), and exchange up to \u00a31,000 per rolling month in multiple currencies, with no additional fees on weekdays. You can also spend on your Revolut card for free and withdraw up to \u00a3200 a month (or 5 withdrawals per month) with no charges. The account has no monthly fee, is easy to apply for via the app, and you can be up and running in a matter of minutes. A further benefit of the account includes the ability to earn RevPoints when booking accommodation with Revolut Stays. RevPoints are earned through everyday spending, turning card purchases into perks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Pros and cons<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Pros<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li>Low overseas fees<\/li><li>Quick sign-up<\/li><li>Earn cashback on spending<\/li><li>Set budgets for financial goals<\/li><li>Virtual cards for online purchases<\/li><li>Easy to transfer money internationally<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Cons<\/p><ul class=\"list-13\"><li>1% currency conversion charge on weekend spending abroad<\/li><li>Free cash withdrawals in the UK and abroad both limited to \u00a3200 per month<\/li><li>Cannot deposit cash or cheques into the account<\/li><li>Charged a fee to receive your bank card<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" 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product_infobox_data\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Overseas card transactions<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% <span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"There is no charge for debit card transactions in foreign currency outside the UK.\" title=\"More info\" data-original-title=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>  <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m u-1\/3@s box no-margin-bottom is-hidden is-visible@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"hotstats has-margin-bottom-small\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" 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u-3\/4@m u-2\/3@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle has-padding-bottom-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3 u-1\/4@m u-1\/5@l\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68caa9cbcd7b2.png\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" alt=\"Starling Current Account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68caa9cbcd7b2.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68caa9cbcd7b2.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68caa9cbcd7b2.png?fit=420 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 28vw, 420px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3\"><p class=\"no-margin-bottom u-font--bold\" style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 27px;\">\nStarling Current Account<\/p><span class=\"alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: 1000; color:#000; font-size: 1.6em;\"><span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent persist\" style=\"display: flex;\">\nExcellent\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-hidden@s has-margin-bottom-small hotstats\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts?filters_preset=1261c70d1c6891fd5f2446dc972774ddde859246886ea09072dedf0264d7f8ad#0000000002\">See deal<\/a><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary 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But on top of this, you can choose to set up a euro account and hold, send and receive euros for free, making it ideal if you have family in Europe. You can also use a single debit card to manage both your EUR and GBP accounts. If you want your EUR card transactions to come from your EUR account, simply select the 'card and currency controls section' within the app and turn it on. There are no fees for using your debit card abroad or in the UK. <\/p><p>Representative example: If you use an arranged overdraft of \u00a31,200, you'll be charged interest at 15% EAR variable.<\/p>\n\n\n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Pros and cons<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Pros<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li>Split any bill with a tap<\/li><li>24\/7 customer support<\/li><li>Bill manager &amp; instant alerts<\/li><li>Spaces to help manage your money<\/li><li>No charge from Starling for card use abroad<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Cons<\/p><ul class=\"list-13\"><li>No branch network<\/li><li>No interest on your current account balance<\/li><li>Limited product range compared to other banks<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">More details<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Switch service guarantee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Overseas card transactions<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% <span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"There is no charge for debit card transactions in foreign currency outside the UK.\" title=\"More info\" data-original-title=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>  <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m u-1\/3@s box no-margin-bottom is-hidden is-visible@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"hotstats has-margin-bottom-small\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts?filters_preset=1261c70d1c6891fd5f2446dc972774ddde859246886ea09072dedf0264d7f8ad#0000000002\">See deal<\/a><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/starling-bank-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div>  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                                                                                                    \n\n                \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<style>\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr { display: flex; 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}\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:last-of-type td, .best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:last-of-type th { padding-right: 0px !important; }\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"best-hero\" id=\"best-hero-5be67640ad1c47c1a0e73c44987b4ea2\"><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\"><div class=\"luna-card__block no-padding-top no-padding-right no-padding-bottom no-padding-left\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterCollapse\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle has-padding-bottom-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3 u-1\/4@m u-1\/5@l\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65a12ec2be3f4.png\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" alt=\"Monzo Current Account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65a12ec2be3f4.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65a12ec2be3f4.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65a12ec2be3f4.png?fit=420 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 28vw, 420px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3\"><p class=\"no-margin-bottom u-font--bold\" style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 27px;\">\nMonzo Current Account<\/p><span class=\"alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: 1000; color:#000; font-size: 1.6em;\"><span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.3<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent persist\" style=\"display: flex;\">\nExcellent\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-hidden@s has-margin-bottom-small hotstats\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/monzo-free-account-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2225676%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%225be67640-ad1c-47c1-a0e7-3c44987b4ea2%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Monzo%2BCurrent%2BAccount%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22d6e38f30-245c-4f36-8654-5f6a652c1ddd%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Monzo%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22370006%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22current-accounts%252Fforeign-currency-account%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A543031%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfin_best_hero%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\">Go to site<\/a>\n    \n<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/monzo-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><p>Monzo customers can receive money into their account in more than 40 different currencies. All you need to do is share your IBAN with the person or company that's paying you. Note that a 1% conversion fee applies and there's a cap of \u00a31,000 per transaction. The bank has also partnered with Wise to give you an easy way to send money abroad (again, a fee applies). You can apply for a Monzo current account in just 15 minutes and there are 3 plans to choose from, one of which has no monthly fee. Your money will be protected up to \u00a3120,000 by the FSCS.<\/p><p>Representative example: If you use an arranged overdraft of \u00a31,200, you'll be charged interest at 39% EAR variable.<\/p>\n\n\n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000004\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Pros and cons<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Pros<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li>Easy to set up<\/li><li>Good for budgeting and categorising spending<\/li><li>Automatic saving feature<\/li><li>Fee-free spending abroad<\/li><li>Slick app with face login<\/li><li>Overdrafts and loans available<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Cons<\/p><ul class=\"list-13\"><li>Free ATM withdrawals outside the EEA limited to \u00a3200,<\/li><li>\u00a31 fee for depositing cash at PayPoints, <\/li><li>Maximum cash deposit of \u00a31,000 every 6 months<\/li><li>No rewards program<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000005\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">More details<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Switch service guarantee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Overseas card transactions<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% <span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"There is no charge for debit card transactions in foreign currency outside the UK.\" title=\"More info\" data-original-title=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>  <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m u-1\/3@s box no-margin-bottom is-hidden is-visible@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"hotstats has-margin-bottom-small\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" 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u-grid--alignMiddle has-padding-bottom-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3 u-1\/4@m u-1\/5@l\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67bc75d391f2a.png\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" alt=\"iFAST Global Bank Multi-Currency Current Account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67bc75d391f2a.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67bc75d391f2a.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67bc75d391f2a.png?fit=420 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 28vw, 420px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3\"><p class=\"no-margin-bottom u-font--bold\" style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 27px;\">\niFAST Global Bank Multi-Currency Current Account<\/p><span class=\"alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: 1000; color:#000; font-size: 1.6em;\"><span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great persist\" style=\"display: flex;\">\nGreat\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-hidden@s has-margin-bottom-small hotstats\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">2.65% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/ifast-multi-currency-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2227000%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2264dff088-b2e2-4bcc-ba90-328fa2354b55%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22iFAST%2BGlobal%2BBank%2BMulti-Currency%2BCurrent%2BAccount%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22df67c079-6b67-433c-959c-bc22fc2b31c1%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22iFAST%2BGlobal%2BBank%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22370006%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22current-accounts%252Fforeign-currency-account%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A543031%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfin_best_hero%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\">Go to site<\/a>\n    \n<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/ifast-global-bank-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"u-color--blue-700 weight-semi-bold u-rounded--sm has-margin-bottom-small\" style=\"font-size: 16px; padding: 0.425em 0.6em 0.5em 0.6em; line-height: 22px; background-color: rgb(240 247 255);\"><svg class=\"luna-icon refreshedMasthead__icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" style=\"height: 18px; width: 18px; margin-top: 2px;\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\" fill=\"none\"><\/path><path d=\"M21.41 11.58l-9-9C12.05 2.22 11.55 2 11 2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v7c0 .55.22 1.05.59 1.42l9 9c.36.36.86.58 1.41.58.55 0 1.05-.22 1.41-.59l7-7c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-.55-.23-1.06-.59-1.42zM5.5 7C4.67 7 4 6.33 4 5.5S4.67 4 5.5 4 7 4.67 7 5.5 6.33 7 5.5 7z\" fill=\"#002ebf\"><\/path><\/svg> Get up to \u00a3200 when you switch to iFAST Global Bank.<\/div><p>iFAST Global offers a multi-currency account that allows you to send, receive and hold funds in 9 major currencies. The account is an instant access account, so you can withdraw funds as needed, but you\u2019ll also earn interest on your balance. How much you earn depends on the currency you hold. Additionally, there\u2019s the option to open a fixed term deposit account, notice account or cash ISA with the bank if you wish to set aside extra cash for savings purposes. There are no fees for opening or maintaining any of iFAST Global\u2019s accounts.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000006\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Pros and cons<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div 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href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/ifast-multi-currency-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2227000%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2264dff088-b2e2-4bcc-ba90-328fa2354b55%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22iFAST%2BGlobal%2BBank%2BMulti-Currency%2BCurrent%2BAccount%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22df67c079-6b67-433c-959c-bc22fc2b31c1%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22iFAST%2BGlobal%2BBank%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22370006%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22current-accounts%252Fforeign-currency-account%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A543031%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfin_best_hero%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-bottom-xsmall\">Go to site<\/a>\n<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/ifast-global-bank-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><h3>What is a foreign currency account?<\/h3><p>A foreign currency account, also called a multicurrency or borderless account, is a type of account that lets you send and receive funds in multiple foreign currencies, potentially changing your current way of conducting international business. Through these borderless accounts, funds are either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/international-money-transfers\/best-exchange-rate\">exchanged into pounds sterling<\/a> or held in the currency of the transaction until you\u2019re ready to exchange them.<\/p><p>You can use a foreign currency account for business and personal needs. And depending on the account, your balance may even earn you interest.<\/p><p>An international bank like HSBC or Barclays may allow you to deposit and withdraw money from your foreign currency account at a branch or online. Some only offer major currencies \u2013 pounds, euros and dollars, for example \u2013 for withdrawal at a branch.<\/p><p>For the more experienced investors, there are also forex trading tools that simplify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/forex-trading\">buying and selling foreign currencies<\/a>.<\/p><h3>How does a foreign currency account work?<\/h3><p>Your typical bank account generally converts money to and from pounds sterling for transactions in foreign currencies. However, a foreign currency account allows you to send and receive funds in multiple currencies. You save time with a streamlined transaction and money by avoiding the high fees that come with conversions. And you won\u2019t need to worry about short-term currency fluctuations affecting your bottom line.<\/p><p>The ability to switch among currencies helps you to take advantage of strong exchange rates and send money overseas without the extra charges you\u2019d typically pay for wire or bank-to-bank transfers.<\/p><p>Currencies typically accepted into a foreign currency account include:<\/p><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2\"><div class=\"gridExample\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Great Britain pounds sterling (GBP)<\/li><li>euros (EUR)<\/li><li>Hong Kong dollars (HKD)<\/li><li>US dollars (USD)<\/li><li>Australian dollars (AUD)<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2\"><div class=\"gridExample\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Canadian dollars (CAD)<\/li><li>Japanese yen (JPY)<\/li><li>New Zealand dollars (NZD)<\/li><li>Singapore dollars (SGD)<\/li><li>Renminbi (RMB), though currency restrictions often apply<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><h3>What are the pros and cons of a foreign currency account?<\/h3><p>Convenient borderless accounts can save you time and money, but they aren\u2019t without risks. Protect yourself by watching out for these pros and cons:<\/p><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2\"><div class=\"gridExample\"><h4><b>Pros<\/b><\/h4><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><b>Hold multiple currencies. <\/b>Send and receive funds in different currencies while avoiding an exchange between them. If you deal in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/major-minor-exotic-currency-pairs\">minor or exotic foreign currencies<\/a>, look into international money transfer specialists that accept a wider range of less common transactions.<\/li><li><b>Leverage exchange rates.<\/b> Most accounts let you switch among currencies to take advantage of strong exchange rates, which can keep a ton of money in your pocket if you conduct large business transactions.<\/li><li><strong>Earn interest on your currencies.<\/strong> Many foreign currency accounts pay you interest on select currencies. Interest is typically offered in tiers, with better rates going to larger balances.<\/li><li><b>Avoidable monthly fees.<\/b> Depending on your business, some banks may waive maintenance and other fees on your foreign currency accounts.<\/li><li><strong>Overdraft protection.<\/strong> If you\u2019re unsure of the timing of your foreign currency payments, many banks allow you to go into a temporary deficit on specific currencies \u2013 although you may be charged a fee.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2\"><div class=\"gridExample\"><h4><b>Cons<\/b><\/h4><ul class=\"list-13\"><li><strong>Miscellaneous fees. <\/strong>You can expect to be charged special cash handling and overdraft fees on some of your transactions. Find the lowest fees you\u2019re eligible for when deciding on an account.<\/li><li><strong>High minimums. <\/strong>Your bank may require a daily minimum before hitting you with high fees. HSBC and other international banks don\u2019t require minimums, however.<\/li><li><strong>Low interest. <\/strong>If your account offers interest, don\u2019t expect the rate to be as high as your standard savings account. Foreign currency accounts are notorious for low interest rates.<\/li><li><strong>Currency value changes.<\/strong> The value of your money fluctuates constantly. A sudden rise or fall affects the total balance of your foreign currency account.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><h3>How do I compare foreign currency accounts?<\/h3><p>Find a foreign currency account that\u2019s flexible enough for your needs by comparing accounts across multiple banks. Weigh factors among them that include:<\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li><b>Supported currencies.<\/b> Many banks support at least a handful of major currencies, but make sure those you frequently conduct business in are accepted.<\/li><li><b>Account minimum.<\/b> Some banks require a minimum monthly account balance. Find one that matches your cash flow to avoid high fees and penalties.<\/li><li><b>Account fees.<\/b> Ask for a complete list of fees to avoid the surprise of a high maintenance fee on your account each month. Look also for processing or handling fees on specific currencies and transactions.<\/li><li><b>Currency conversion charges.<\/b> In addition to exchange rate differences, your bank might charge a fee each time you convert your money into another currency.<\/li><li><b>Transfer amounts.<\/b> Transaction limitations vary by bank, so you\u2019ll want to make sure your account can handle payment amounts typical for your business \u2013 minimums and maximums.<\/li><li><b>Turnaround speed. <\/b>Before choosing an account, learn how long the typical transaction takes between your home bank and accounts overseas.<\/li><li><b>Flexibility and support.<\/b> Some foreign currency accounts allow for transfers, deposits and withdrawals over the phone, online or at a branch. Ask about fees related to each option.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Can I only get a foreign currency account from a high street bank?<\/h3><p>No, there are a selection of digital-only and app-based financial services providers that offer competitive foreign currency transfer services, as well as accounts you can use while travelling. These include:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/starling-bank-review\">Starling Bank<\/a>. The digital challenger bank not only offers fee-free overseas spending with its debit card, making it one of the most-pain-free ways to access and spend your money abroad, but it also offers existing current account holders the option to open a second Euro-denominated account. Transfers between the two accounts don\u2019t incur any fees, while the currency exchange will be made at the interbank exchange rate. You can use a single debit card to manage both your existing GBP account and the EUR account, by switching a setting in the Starling Bank app.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/revolut-review\">Revolut<\/a>. The<span> digital-only banking app offers several accounts which include an array of useful features for frequent travellers. These include no conversion or bank fees on spending overseas, alongside fee-free cash withdrawals up to \u00a3800 a month, depending on your account.<br><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/international-money-transfers\/wise\">Wise<\/a>. This money transfer service offers a low-cost way to send cash internationally in a range of popular currencies. The firm also offers a multi-currency account, allowing you to manage your money in up to 50 currencies and receive money in up to 10 currencies, depending on where you are based. Wise doesn\u2019t charge multi-currency account holders any fees when spending in any of the currencies held in the account.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What fees can I expect?<\/h3><p>A borderless account can come with monthly, maintenance and transaction fees that could quickly eat into your balance. Shop around for a bank and account that minimises charges such as:<\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li><strong>Deposit or withdrawal fees.<\/strong> Many banks offer unlimited deposits or allow a set number of fee-free withdrawals monthly.<\/li><li><strong>Monthly service charges.<\/strong> If you can\u2019t find an account with no service fees, look for one that waives fees with high balances. And make sure that balance meets your business\u2019s needs.<\/li><li><strong>Transaction fees.<\/strong> Many international banks have worldwide partnerships that can minimise how much you\u2019re charged for each transaction.<\/li><li><strong>Cash-handling fees.<\/strong> Some banks limit how much you can deposit to your account within a specified period. If you exceed this limit, you\u2019re charged a fee to process future deposits.<\/li><li><strong>Overdraft fees.<\/strong> Like typical bank accounts, you could pay overdraft fees if your account balance dips below zero.<\/li><\/ul><p>When comparing accounts, know roughly how many transactions you expect to conduct through your account. Many accounts offer free unlimited deposits for high numbers of transactions monthly.<\/p><h3>How do I open a foreign currency account?<\/h3><p>Signing up for a foreign currency account isn\u2019t much different from opening any other type of bank account. You\u2019ll need your basic personal and financial information, along with the standard forms of government-issued ID.<\/p><p>Focus on banks that offer foreign currency accounts, like:<\/p><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2\"><div class=\"gridExample\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>HSBC<\/li><li>Barclays<\/li><li>Santander<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2\"><div class=\"gridExample\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Metro Bank<\/li><li>Citibank<\/li><li>Halifax<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>You may be able to start the process of opening an account online. If not, call a representative to get started.<\/p><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>If you make transactions in other currencies on a regular basis, a borderless account can help save time and money. Whether it\u2019s for personal or business purposes, this type of account can allow you to manage multiple currencies, get better exchange rates and streamline the process of sending and receiving money. Foreign transaction accounts are available from many large banks; just make sure to be aware of any fees before you sign up.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000008\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000008\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">I'm a UK resident but currently living abroad. Can I open a foreign currency account to take care of my bills back home?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000008\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes. A foreign currency account is a good option for people living abroad with financial obligations in the UK.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000009\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Will I still have to pay fees to transfer money overseas from my multicurrency account?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000009\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes. You\u2019ll typically pay a nominal fee for transfers, but you might also have to pay conversion fees, depending on the bank. <\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000010\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000010\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I withdraw money without exchanging it while I'm travelling?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000010\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>No. This type of account doesn\u2019t come with a debit card. If you did want to access your money while overseas, you\u2019d need to make a trip to a branch location.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000011\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000011\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I deposit foreign cheques into my multicurrency account?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000011\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes. 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