A Travelex Money Card®, also known as a Mastercard® multi-currency Cash Passport, is a prepaid currency card that lets you spend money abroad in multiple different currencies.
Whether you’re off on vacation or you’re working overseas, top up your card with up to 10 currencies.¹
Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about your Travelex US card, including where you can purchase a Mastercard Cash Passport and how to manage your currency card.
Can you get a Travelex card in the US?
You can’t get a Travelex card in the US – but you can access a Mastercard multi-currency Cash Passport.
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You’ll pay a foreign exchange rate whenever you load new currencies onto your card. However, Mastercard® lets you lock in your exchange rates.¹
Where can you use your Travelex card?
You can use your US Travelex card across the world for transactions in 10 currencies. This includes:
British pounds (GBP)
Euros (EUR)
US dollars (USD)
Australian dollars (AUD)
Canadian dollars (CAD)
New Zealand dollars (NZD)
South African rand (ZAR)
Turkish lira (TRY)
Swiss franc (CHF)
Emirati dirhams (AED)¹
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You can use your Cash Passport like any other Mastercard debit or credit card. Spend money in restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues while you travel – and switch between different currencies as and when it suits you.
You can also withdraw money from local ATMs. However, you’ll pay a small fee for this service.²
How to get a Travelex Money Card: step by step
It’s easy to apply for your Travelex US Mastercard multi-currency Cash Passport. Let’s take a look at a step-by-step guide to getting your prepaid travel card.
Step 1. Register for your card by filling out a simple application form. This includes coming up with a secure password for your account
Step 2. Load your chosen currencies onto your card. You can top up these currencies at any time
Step 3. Pay for your US Travelex card, including any loaded currencies and additional fees and expenses
Step 4. Once you receive your card, you can use it like your regular Mastercard card
Step 5. Download the Cash Passport app to move between currencies and stay on top of your spending on the go. You can even add your Cash Passport to your Google Wallet®³
Travelex Money Card features
There are a few key features of your US Travelex card. You can top up your card, manage your money in multiple currencies, and access advanced Chip and PIN secure technology while you travel.
Let’s take a look at a few pros and cons of a Mastercard multi-currency Cash Passport.
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Managing your Travelex money card
It’s easy to manage your Mastercard multi-currency Cash Passport. Once you’ve set up your card, use your email address and password to log into your account at any time.
Simply select “My Account” on your mobile, tablet, or laptop device to start managing your card.³
Topping up
You don’t have to stick with the currencies you’ve loaded onto your card – you can top them whenever you want. Whether you’re traveling to one country or visiting multiple locations, move between up to 10 currencies at any one time.
There are a few different ways to top up your card, such as over the phone, via the mobile app, or online.¹
It’s important to remember that only the cardholder can make top-up payments on your Mastercard multi-currency Cash Passport⁴, and you can top up a minimum of 50 GBP or currency equivalent.²
Travelex card fees and limits
There are a few fees and limits associated with your Mastercard multi-currency Card Passport.
Let’s take a look at a few of the fees you may need to pay while using your card.
| Transaction | Fee |
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| Load currencies fee - foreign currency wallets | Free |
| Currency transfer fee | Free |
| Paying with your card | Free |
| Cash machine withdrawals | 2.30 USD |
| Foreign exchange fee | 5.75% |
| If a payment takes your balance below zero | 15 USD |
| Replacement card | Free² |
There are some limits to your Mastercard Cash Passport. These limits are given in GBP, but they apply to all currencies loaded onto your account.
| Limit | Amount |
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| Minimum amount you can load or top up | 50 GBP |
| Maximum amount you can have on your card at once | 5000 GBP |
| Maximum amount you can load onto your card in 12 months | 30,000 GBP |
| Maximum withdrawal amount over the counter | 150 GBP |
| Maximum withdrawal amount from a cash machine | 500 GBP² |
What to do if you need support?
There are a few different reasons why you may need support with your card. You might:
If you need help with your Mastercard multi-currency Cash Passport, make sure to reach out to customer support:
> Phone number: 1 877 465 0085
> Email: [email protected]⁵
You can use your Travelex US Money Card to spend money across the world. Easily track your spending as you travel, with global assistance for your account when you need it.
However, it’s important to remember that you’ll pay a foreign exchange fee when converting between currencies in your Mastercard Cash Passport.
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Sources:
- US Travelex Money Card
- Mastercard Cash Passport
- Mastercard Cash Passport
- Mastercard Cash Passport
- Mastercard Cash Passport
Sources checked on 02.02.2024
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