The Virgin Money Prepaid Travel Card -- Euro is a versatile card that caters to the world traveler. Much more convenient than travelers cheques, and much safer than carrying cash, it offers no commission or application fees. It also comes with an emergency card that is accepted worldwide.

The Visa Citibank Debit Card is the ideal card for the individual traveling overseas. Simply obtain one and then you can take it with you, funding it from your existing Citibank account. It gives you fee-free purchasing power and fee-free cash withdrawals from Citi machines abroad in the currency of your account. There are also no monthly fees, free optional US Dollar check book, and global access to Citiphone banking and online accounts 24/7.

Even the upwardly-mobile, professional entrepreneur does not always have the means or the desire to use traditional credit. Thankfully, if this is you, and you are 18 and live in the UK, the Cashplus Premier Business MasterCard is available as an alternative.

The Capital One Classic Visa Credit card is designed specifically to help you to manage your finances and is a great choice for people who want to build up a new credit rating or repair any previous credit ratings.

Best suited for strengthening your credit rating, the Barclaycard Gold Credit Card is designed to reward your good credit history with incentives and rates that are highly competitive.

The BaBee Card is one of the most unique financial products available in the UK market. As a prepaid MasterCard, it offers convenience, security, and peace of mind.

It is a credit card available exclusively to Student current account holders. The student credit card touts discount buying, direct debit, and the lack of an annual fee as its main benefits.

Customers who want a safer way to carry money when traveling can opt for the Escape Travel Money prepaid MasterCard. Not only is it safer, it provides many benefits to users.