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FairFX USD Currency Card
- USD Currency Prepaid Debit Card
- Market-leading exchange rates
- 0% management fees or hidden charges
- 0% fees on transactions, low ATM fees
- Fix the rate when loading so you know what everything costs when using the card
- Load up to $3,000 at any one time
- Chip and pin protected for your security
- Accepted at millions of outlets
| Intro APR: | N/A* |
| Intro Period: | N/A |
| Representative APR: | N/A* |
| Annual Fee: | N/A* |
| Issuer: | Newcastle Building Society |
| Card Network: | MasterCard® |
| Card Category: | Consumer (Stored Value) |
| Card Type: | - Card for Bad Credit - Co-Branded Credit Card - Currency Card - Guaranteed Approval - Prepaid Debit Card |
| Credit Needed: | Bad Credit OK* |
In this day and age, the world is connected very intimately through the Internet and other advances in communication. For this reason, international travel is more common. This is beneficial to anyone who is establishing an international business, but it also presents new problems, mainly in the way that you do business. Every country still has their own currency, so how does an international jetsetter pay for all of their business expenses when they are constantly in a different country? Well, if you live in the United Kingdom and you consistently find yourself across the pond, you might want to consider the FairFX USD Currency Card.
The basic service is that you can deposit money into your account in the currency of Pounds Sterling. Then you can use your card anywhere in the world that MasterCard is accepted, since that is their primary sponsor. Price, convenience, and security are the three underlying principles of the FairFX USD Currency Card. Their main focus is to improve your ability to spend your local currency no matter where you are in the world. In fact, they have other packages, not just for the United States.
Basically, you get all the services of a Foreign Exchange counter right in your back pocket. Simply deposit money in Pounds Sterling, and the account will automatically convert it into US Dollars. For example order £100 on your card and you will receive $142.50 in American dollars! It's that simple, and it is often much cheaper than visiting a bank or Building Society. It is certainly more convenient because you can order your money online or over the phone, so if you are, in fact, in the US, you can order more money from your hotel room!
The FairFX USD Currency Card can also help you get cash faster. If you want US legal tender, for whatever reason, you can avoid the wire transfer fees and have USD delivered to your home. Orders up to £500 have a £6 delivery charge. Orders over £500 are free!
| Other Benefits: | - Card available in Euros and US Dollars - Zero fee for purchases made in card currency - Low fees ($2.00) for each cash withdrawal - 1 Free card - Market-leading currency exchange rates |
| Online Account Access: | Yes |
| 100% Guarantee Approval: | Yes |
| Introductory APR: | N/A* |
| Introductory Period: | N/A* |
| Representative APR: | N/A* |
| Annual Fee: | N/A* |
| Grace Period: | N/A* |
| Late Payment Fee: | N/A* |
| Balance Transfer: | No |
| Additional Fees | ATM FairFX fees apply (USD) - $2.00 Card price - £9.95 Refund Fee of - £10.00 Unauthorised transactions administration fee - £5.00 |
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† Information concerning the FairFX USD Currency Card is confirmed to be accurate at the time of publication (Aug 16, 2011). We strive to keep this information updated but cannot guarantee its accuracy. Readers are strongly advised to go through appropriate terms and conditions attached to a product before submitting the application.

