5 Reasons To Use The An Post Money Currency Card When You Travel
Commission-free foreign currency, zero transaction fees and lots more – spend and save for your next holiday with an An Post Money Currency Card.
My local post office has always been my one stop shop for foreign currency. Anytime I am travelling outside the Eurozone. I take advantage of An Post’s commission-free foreign currency transactions. But did you know that as well as 0% commission when exchanging cash, you can also enjoy the same benefit, and lots more, with an An Post Money Currency Card?
There are over 900 Post Offices nationwide offering 0% commission rate on foreign cash and currency card transactions. Not only is An Post great value for foreign currency, but it is also very convenient. There are many more benefits to using an An Post Money Currency Card – here are my top five.
1. Zero commission and no transaction fees when you spend abroad
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As well as commission-free currency exchange, you will also enjoy no transaction fees when you spend abroad in a currency that you have loaded on to your card. This makes the An Post Money Currency Card much cheaper to use than a traditional credit or debit card when travelling – just make sure you’re spending the right currency for the country you’re in!
2. Purchase up to 16 currencies on one card, for use in millions of outlets around the world
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Are you saving for a big trip to Dubai or New York? Is Croatia on your travel list this year, or perhaps you are going to the UK at some stage? I am travelling to the US and UK over the next month and was delighted to top up my currency card with both foreign currencies recently.
The funds are loaded into the relevant currency wallet and exchange rates are locked in on the date of purchase. The An Post Money Currency Card is a prepaid Mastercard, that is contactless and ‘chip and PIN’ protected, so you can use the card at millions of shops, restaurants, and ATMs around the world.
3. It’s a great way to put money aside for holidays
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Using an An Post Money Currency Card regularly can be a great way to put money aside for your next holiday. The next time you are in your local post office, top up your card with commission-free foreign currency. You can top up from as little as €20, and have a maximum of €10,000 on your card at any one time. If you are able to put money aside regularly, you could have your holiday spending money sorted in no time!
4. It is easier to manage your spending when abroad
I like to think I am pretty good at Maths, but I always struggle to convert exchange rates properly when I’m abroad. I recall many times where I overspent because I convinced myself that items were actually cheaper. I’m sure I subconsciously did it to justify my purchases, but thankfully a pre-paid An Post Money Currency Card will put a stop to that!
I love that I don’t even need to think about exchange rates, once my currency card is pre-loaded with foreign currency, I can spend whatever is in my card, and decide whether or not I want to top it up.
To top it up when you are abroad, simply download the An Post Money Currency Card app, where you can exchange currency and view your spending online.
5. There is a 24/7 helpline and emergency cash is available
For many, this summer will be the first trip abroad in two years, and excitement is at an all time high. However, it is important to note that new research carried out by An Post Money has revealed that 12% of people in Ireland have had their bank card lost, stolen or frozen while travelling abroad.
The An Post Money Currency Card has a helpline available 24/7 if your card is lost or stolen. You can reach a human at the end of the phone, not a machine, and you can receive emergency cash up to the available balance on your card. Having this peace of mind when travelling is priceless.
How to get an An Post Money Currency Card
Pick up an application form at your local post office, or download it from the An Post website and fill it out at home. Simply bring the filled out form to your post office with proof of ID and proof of address, and your card will be issued instantly.
Terms and conditions apply. An Post Money Currency Card is issued by PPS EU SA pursuant to license by Mastercard® International. PPS EU SA is authorised by the National Bank of Belgium and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
This post was sponsored by An Post.
