{"id":57192,"date":"2017-09-04T15:54:13","date_gmt":"2017-09-04T14:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?page_id=57192"},"modified":"2026-02-13T10:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:34:14","slug":"south-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/travel-money\/south-america","title":{"rendered":"Best ways to spend travel money in South America: Debit and prepaid cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South America is made up of 12 different countries, each with different currencies. For example, Colombia has Colombian pesos, Argentina uses Argentinian pesos, Brazil the real and Peru the nuevo sol. 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If we show a \"Promoted for\" pick, this means it's been chosen from among our partners and is based on factors that include special features or offers, and the commission we receive. Keep in mind that our picks may not always be the best fit for you, and it's important to compare for yourself to find a product that works for you.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Debit cards<\/h4><p>A travel friendly debit card is a good travel money option for a trip to South America. By choosing a debit card which lets you transact in a foreign currency without paying a fee, you can use the card to pay for items over the counter in South America as you would in the UK for no extra cost. Also look for a debit card provider that doesn\u2019t apply a charge for international ATM withdrawals.<\/p><p>Another option is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/digital-banking\/challenger-banks-list\">digital banking apps<\/a> which work as normal bank accounts do. They come with a debit card, often supported by big names like Visa or Mastercard, and topping up your balance simply consists of transferring money into that account.<\/p><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/debit-cards-low-foreign-transaction-fees\">Compare UK debit cards with low transaction fees <\/a><\/p><h4>Credit cards<\/h4><p>Credit cards provide a line of credit with limited interest-free terms which can be used all over the world (American Express and Diners Club cards are accepted in fewer places than Mastercard and Visa). Choose a credit card which doesn\u2019t charge for currency conversion to save money on international transaction fees when travelling through South America.<\/p><p>ATM withdrawals using your credit card are not advised, as you\u2019ll be charged high cash advance fees and a high interest rate from the moment you get your cash.<br><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/travel-credit-cards\"> Compare travel credit cards <\/a><\/p><h4>Travel prepaid cards<\/h4><p>In a relatively recent development, some prepaid travel money cards now support South American currencies. For example, the Wise Card allows you to convert, hold and spend Argentine pesos, Chilean pesos, Peruvian soles and Uruguayan pesos, as well as US dollars, which are also accepted in certain places.<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><b>Tip:<\/b> French Guiana and the Falkland Islands adjacent to Argentina use the euro and pound, respectively. Most travel cards can be suited to spend in these overseas departments of France and United Kingdom.<\/li><\/ul><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/travel-money\/prepaid-cards\"> Compare prepaid cards for travelling <\/a> <\/p><h4>Traveller\u2019s cheques<\/h4><p>Don\u2019t bother taking traveller\u2019s cheques to South America. They\u2019re difficult to cash and expensive, and no more secure than using a debit card (ATMs in South America are everywhere), credit card or prepaid travel card.<\/p><h4>Cash<\/h4><p>South America is one destination where you\u2019re going to need to have a supply of cash for emergencies. Although you can use your card in more places now, there\u2019s no guarantee that you\u2019ll be able to access cash at any given moment, especially outside major cities. Card payment facilities vary greatly depending on the location. You won\u2019t have a problem with card acceptance and ATM withdrawals in the capital cities, especially in countries like Chile, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina, for example. However, there are major tourist attractions, like the Amazon, where you\u2019re going to need enough cash to last you for the entire leg of your trip.<\/p><h3 id=\"howmuch\">How much money do I need to bring to South America?<\/h3><p>Prices vary from country to country and region to region. For example, prices in Brazil are more expensive than Ecuador, while Ibague (the 7th largest city in Colombia) is cheaper than Medellin (the 2nd biggest city in Colombia). Wherever you travel, the continent can be as expensive as you make it. Below you can find some budget prices for different countries in South America.<\/p><table class=\"custom-table\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Bogot\u00e1 (Colombia)<\/th><th>Bras\u00edlia (Brazil)<\/th><th>Lima (Peru)<\/th><th>Santiago (Chile)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sml-image-center aligncenter wp-image-586493 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/04\/to-sleep.png\" alt=\"to-sleep\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/04\/to-sleep.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/04\/to-sleep.png?fit=240 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Hostel dorm bed<br>\u00a38 per night<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Hostel dorm bed<br>\u00a313 per night<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Hostel dorm bed<br>\u00a38 per night<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Hostel dorm<br>\u00a315 per night<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full sml-image-center wp-image-568505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2014\/01\/street-food.png\" alt=\"street food\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2014\/01\/street-food.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2014\/01\/street-food.png?fit=240 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Arepa con queso on the street<br>\u00a31<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">El Negro Food Truck: La Matanza (hot dog)<br>\u00a34<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Ceviche de pescado in a cheap restaurant<br>\u00a31\u2013\u00a33<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Empanada on the street<br>70p<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter sml-image-center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/04\/camera.png\" alt=\"camera\" width=\"80\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/04\/camera.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2016\/04\/camera.png?fit=240 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Bogot\u00e1 graffiti tour<br>Free (donation based on satisfaction)<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">See the city from the top of the television tower<br>Free<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">See the changing of the guards at the Presidential Palace<br>Free<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">Museo Hist\u00f3rico Nacional<br>Free on Sundays and holidays<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><small>*Prices are approximate and are subject to change.<\/small><\/p><h3 id=\"exchange\">Exchange rate history<\/h3><table class=\"custom-table\"><thead><tr><th style=\"width: 30%;\" width=\"30%\">Year<\/th><th style=\"width: 30%;\">Average annual exchange British pound (GBP) to US dollar (USD)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2018<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.3349<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2019<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.2772 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2020<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.2837<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2021<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.3757<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2022<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.2369<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2023<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.2439<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2024<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.2781<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align: center;\">2025<\/td><td style=\"text-align: center;\">1.3188<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Some of the major South American currencies include: <\/p><div class=\"u-grid\"> <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Argentine peso<\/li><li>Bolivian boliviano<\/li><li>Brazilian real<\/li><li>Chilean peso<\/li><\/ul><\/div> <div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Colombian peso<\/li><li>Peruvian nuevo sol<\/li><li>Uruguayan peso<\/li><li>Venezuelan bolivar<\/li><\/ul><\/div> <\/div><h3 id=\"travelcard\">Travel card, debit card, or credit card?<\/h3><p>Visa and Mastercard branded credit cards, debit cards and travel cards enjoy wide acceptance throughout the continent of South America. Merchants that have the facilities to accept card payments will accept both these card scheme brands. American Express is accepted in few places besides high-end businesses. Stick to a Visa or Mastercard product so you can make withdrawals and card payments in a variety of places.<\/p><p>Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/digital-banking\/browse-banking-apps\">digital banking apps<\/a>, which are a great option owing to very low transaction and withdrawal fees, come with either a Visa or Mastercard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/digital-banking\/best-banks-for-travelling\">bank card<\/a>. They work as normal bank accounts do, so the \u201ctopping up\u201d process simply consists of transferring money into the account.<\/p><h4 id=\"summary\">Travel money options for South America at a glance<\/h4><table class=\"custom-table js-custom-table\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><thead><tr><th style=\"width: 25%;\" width=\"25%\">Travel money option<\/th><th style=\"width: 25%;\">Pros<\/th><th style=\"width: 25%;\">Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><colgroup><col width=\"170\"><col width=\"177\"><col width=\"120\"><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Debit cards for travel<\/td><td><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Typically don\u2019t charge currency conversion and international ATM fees<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>Local fees and exchange rates still apply<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prepaid travel money cards<\/td><td><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Locked-in exchange rates<\/li><li>No currency conversion fee<\/li><li>International ATM withdrawal fee waiver on some cards<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>Fees to consider such as local ATM, initial load, reload and inactivity fees<\/li><li>Only a small number of providers support the currencies of South American countries<\/li><li>Acceptance is limited<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Credit cards for travel<\/td><td><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Accepted everywhere<\/li><li>Some offer fee-free currency conversion<\/li><li>Features such as complimentary travel insurance and reward points earning<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>ATM withdrawals can be expensive<\/li><li>Interest can be charged if you don\u2019t clear your balance each month<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Traveller\u2019s cheques<\/td><td><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Acceptance<\/li><li>Security<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>Can be costly with initial purchase charges<\/li><li>Not all merchants accept travellers cheques<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cash<\/td><td><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Greater payment flexibility<\/li><li>Convenience<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>More difficult to manage expenses<\/li><li>Higher risk of theft<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><sub>This table is a general summary of the travel money products in the market. Features and benefits can vary between cards.<\/sub><\/em><\/p><h3>What\u2019s the alternative?<\/h3><p>Digital banking apps are certainly worth a look owing to their very low, if not flat, transaction and withdrawal fees, and mobile nature. The big names in this field, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/starling-bank-review\">Starling<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/monzo-review\">Monzo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/revolut-review\">Revolut<\/a>, offer a way to manage your travel spend on the move without having to worry about currency conversion.<\/p><h3>Using ATMs in South America<\/h3><p>Visa and Mastercard should work at all ATMs where you can see a Maestro, Mastercard or Visa logo on the front of the machine.<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><b>Tip:<\/b> Anecdotal evidence suggests that ATMs in the Amazon region of Brazil, some parts of Venezuela and Bolivia will not accept foreign debit cards. Ensure you have enough cash to last you the duration of your stay if you\u2019re visiting these regions.<\/li><li><b>Tip:<\/b> Smaller towns in rural areas may not provide ATM facilities. Research your destination for advice from other travellers before you arrive. Always try to use ATMs attached to the side of a bank.<\/li><li><b>Tip:<\/b> ATMs will give you your money before your card, which can lead to instances of people leaving their card in the machine.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Exchanging cash in South America<\/h3><p>ATM withdrawals are by far the most efficient way to get local currency in cash on your holiday. ATMs are located all throughout the continent. If you want to carry cash as an emergency backup, US dollars are widely accepted and the choice of money if you can\u2019t pay in the local currency. 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As we\u2019ve seen, while using credit, debit and prepaid travel cards in large urban centres should not prove too difficult, many of the continents biggest tourist draws, like the Amazon rainforest and Machu Pichu in the Andes, will require cash to cover the lion\u2019s share of your costs while you\u2019re visiting.<\/p><p>Having US dollars on hand to use in emergencies and a travel card or debit card and credit card combination to use when necessary can serve you well.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/digital-banking\/browse-banking-apps\">Digital banking apps<\/a> are also a solid option, owing to their international nature and low, if not zero, transaction and withdrawal fees.<\/p><div class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><h4>You might be also interested in:<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com.au\/travel-money\/colombia\">Travel Money Guide: Colombia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com.au\/travel-money\/mexico\">Travel Money Guide: Mexico<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com.au\/travel-money\/usa\">Travel Money Guide: USA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id=\"sources\" style=\"position: relative;\"><h3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Sources<\/h3>\n<div id=\"lazy0000000001\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/json\" id=\"lazyloaded-assets-json-lazy0000000001\" class=\"lazyloaded-assets-json\">{\"critical-scripts\":[],\"scripts\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.de087a0da9824e407767.js\"],\"styles\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.87684078d471e76125dd.css\"]}<\/script><\/div><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. 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