PhilT
1 October 2018 01:03
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You will find most of the pre-loaded travel cards have what can be reasonably called ‘a ripping feature’ in the T&C. They vary from having per use charges to activity charges to no-activity charges and can be surprising inventive. You will find that fee prominently displayed on their web site.
http://www.velocityglobalwallet.com/fees
Unless you are into currency speculation or are just more comfortable with a known xrate, the best way to get foreign cash (in most advanced countries) is using an ATM at the destination airport or sometimes better, the first bank you can get to.
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