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Best Debit card to got for abroad

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  • 27-02-2014 1:37pm
    #1
    CurlyC24
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭


    Hi,

    I am reluctant to get a credit card but need a back up card when away travelling. Can anybody recommend please a debit card that isn't going to charge a lot per transaction?

    Thanks a mil


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    #2
    Tzardine
    Registered Users Posts: 3,884 ✭✭✭Tzardine


    I recently got a VIABUY debit card. Its a prepaid Mastercard that you can load up by transferring money onto it. You can send money from your bank account which has no fee.

    The card does cost €30 a year to have ( Which you pay for 3 years up front - You have to load the card up after you get it , I didnt read the T&C at the time of ordering). There are no charges for buying stuff with it after that.

    What I like about it is that it does not say debit card on it and its a proper card with your name embossed, so its great for renting a car or checking into hotel with because they assume its a credit card. Has worked for me every time I used it so far.

    The online system for statements etc is done well too.

    www.viabuy.com


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    dobsdave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,814 ✭✭✭dobsdave


    Tzardine wrote: »
    I recently got a VIABUY debit card. Its a prepaid Mastercard that you can load up by transferring money onto it. You can send money from your bank account which has no fee.

    The card does cost €30 a year to have ( Which you pay for 3 years up front - You have to load the card up after you get it , I didnt read the T&C at the time of ordering). There are no charges for buying stuff with it after that.

    What I like about it is that it does not say debit card on it and its a proper card with your name embossed, so its great for renting a car or checking into hotel with because they assume its a credit card. Has worked for me every time I used it so far.

    The online system for statements etc is done well too.

    www.viabuy.com

    What happens when you check into a hotel and they put their 'block' on it?
    I presume you are down that money until you check out?

    OP, If your travel involves UK or USA, an post do a prepaid card in that currency.There is tx charge for getting cash, but none for point of sale.


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