Best Travel Money Cards to Use in Orlando
With so many things to see and do in Orlando, as well as a variety of places to eat out, you will likely need a lot of spending money for your trip. Many of us would rather not be carrying around all this cash on holiday, which is why these travel money cards are a brilliant option for Orlando.
As the world is becoming more cashless, these cards are the safest way to carry your travel money. They offer a safe and smart way to carry the dollars for your trip, as well as being hassle-free and a great way to keep an eye on what you’re spending. All of these cards have no foreign currency fees when used in retailers, so you can use it like you would at home.
Top tip: Be sure to take some cash with you, as this will be ideal for tipping waiters, bartenders and taxi drivers, etc.
Prepaid Travel Cards
Post Office Travel Money Card
This Post Office card is a free prepaid Mastercard, which can store up to 23 currencies, so you don’t have to use it just for your Orlando holiday. It has a wallet-to-wallet feature for you to transfer your leftover currency to a new currency of your choice. When you return from your trip you can also spend your money in the UK in the same way or withdraw it over the counter in any Post Office branch. Cash withdrawal fees and limits apply.
- Cash withdrawal from ATMs worldwide. Max daily cash withdrawal: 500 USD, Withdrawal charge: 2.5 USD
- Chip & PIN and contactless-enabled with no charges when using your card in retailers in the country of the currency on the card.
- Available with Google Pay and Apple Pay
- Load between £50 and £5,000. Maximum Balance: £10000, Annual: £30000
- Withdraw cash over the counter from any Post Office branch on your return
- There is an app for you to manage your account, top up your card and check your balance, as well as lots of other features
- Available to pick up in branch instantly (make sure to bring along your passport or driving licence) or you can order online and it will be delivered within two to three working days.
“Easy to set up and easy to use with the app.”
Sainsbury’s Multi-Currency Cash Passport
This card is a handy way of taking multiple currencies if you’re travelling to a few different destinations. Your card can also be used for shopping online, which is great for spending any leftover foreign currency.
- Free cash withdrawal from ATMs worldwide. Max daily cash withdrawal: £500 per day. Remember to check whether the ATMs charge their own fee
- Chip & PIN and contactless-enabled with no charges when using your card in retailers in the country of the currency on the card
- Load between £50 and £5,000. Maximum Balance: £5000, Annual: £30000
- It will automatically pick up where you are and know which currency to use.
- As soon as you load money onto your prepaid travel money card, you’ll get a fixed exchange rate for the currency
- Register for a card on the Sainsbury’s website and it will be delivered straight to your door
- 24/7 global assistance
- Free replacement of lost, stolen or damaged cards
Top tip: Always pay in local currency overseas, as you will get a better exchange rate through the card supplier/bank, than the retailer. Check your receipt carefully as some merchants automatically select sterling when they give you the bill.
Best UK Bank Accounts to Use Abroad
Starling Current Account
With no fees on spending abroad or withdrawing money from an ATM, this current account is one of the top to use in a foreign country. Starling also offers real, fair exchange rates so you’ll get more for your money.
- Free cash withdrawal from ATMs worldwide. Remember to check whether the ATMs charge their own fee
- No charges for using your card overseas, so you can guarantee you will get the best price
- Starling uses Mastercard’s exchange rate and doesn’t add anything on top, converting transactions automatically using the rate on that day
- Handy tip: 'always select Pay in local currency’ for the correct rate.
- Safe card-locking capabilities through the app
- The app notifies you every time you spend
- No need to let Starling know when you are going abroad
- Customer support 24/7
Virgin Money M Plus Account
Similar to Starling this account also has no fees when spending abroad or withdrawing money from an ATM in another country.
- Free cash withdrawal from ATMs worldwide. Remember to check whether the ATMs charge their own fee
- No charges for using your card overseas
- Virgin Money uses Mastercard’s exchange rate and doesn’t add anything on top, converting transactions automatically using the rate on that day
- The account can be opened online, in store or over the phone.
Revolut Multi-Currency Account
Hold money in over 30 currencies and be the first to know when they hit their best prices with a Revolut Account.
“It was an absolute life saver for while we were there… Honestly it was so easy to use and the app was great too”
- Free cash withdrawal from ATMs worldwide up to £200 every 30 days (a 2% fee applies after this). Remember to check whether the ATMs charge their own fee as well
- No charges for using your card overseas
- Exchange rates can be viewed on the app before making a bank transfer - To guarantee the best rates, only exchange currencies weekdays (Mon-Fri UTC) during working hours
- Revolut uses the interbank exchange rate converting transactions automatically using the rate on that day
- The app notifies you every time you spend and you can set limits in the app to help you stick to your budget
- Open an account in minutes through your phone
- Upgrade to Revolut Premium and get worldwide travel insurance
SmartDelay with Revolut will upgrade you to get free airport lounge passes if your flight is delayed for more than an hour.
Travel Credit Cards
Halifax Clarity Credit Card
This travel credit card works the same as any other credit card, but doesn’t charge a fee for foreign transactions or cash withdrawals abroad. Interest charges still apply.
- Free cash withdrawal from ATMs worldwide (Interest will apply from the day cash is taken out). Remember to check whether the ATMs charge their own fee
- No charges for using your card in retailers overseas
- One rate for everything you buy
- Halifax uses Mastercard’s exchange rate converting transactions automatically using the rate on that day
- Check your balance, review transactions, make payments, request transfers and lots more on your computer, phone or tablet.
- Like any other credit card transactions, including overseas transactions over £100 but not more than £30,000 are covered by Section 75.
Information correct as of July 2021
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