The Travelex Money Card stores money in a travel money card account so that you can use EUR, GBP, SEK, or any other foreign currency while in Europe.
Gone are the days of carrying bundles of cash around; with the Travelex Travel Money Card, you can automatically transfer funds to your account and take advantage of Travelex’s competitive exchange rates.
Travelex Travel Card for Europe
Travelex’s Travel Money Card is an award-winning multi currency card that can be used wherever Mastercard is accepted. With no foreign transaction fees^ and the ability to store multiple currencies at a time, the Travelex Money Card is the perfect card to take with you on your travels around Europe. At Travelex, we offer a wide selection of foreign currencies for safe and convenient travel around Europe, including EUR, CZK, DKK, HUF, PLN, SEK and GBP.Enjoy fee free cash withdrawals, great online exchange rates, and all the benefits of a standard debit card with the Travelex Travel Money Card.
Easy Currency Bundle Options for your Trip
 Europe |
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| Euro |
CASH
CARD UK | Europe |
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| British pound | Euro |
| UK | Europe |
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| British pound | Euro |
 Make your Own Mix |
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| Select currencies of your choice* in CASH and/or CARD |
UNLIMITED FREE overseas ATM withdrawals2
Highly competitive exchange rates1
NO fees when you buy online
$0 Currency conversion fee^
24/7 Global Assistance
Convenient Mobile App
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No account or membership required
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Order your travel card
Order your Travelex Money Card and Additional Emergency card online or in-store
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Get your travel card
Collect from a Travelex store near you
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Register for My Account
Simply activate your card by registering your account via the app or online
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Top Up
Manage and check your balance online and on your mobile
Experience the benefits
- Top up your Travelex Money Card wallet
- Check your balance and move funds between currencies
- Instantly freeze and unfreeze your card
- Reveal your PIN and card details for online shopping
The app requires Android 8.0 and up or iOS 14.0 or later.
Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
NO fees online
Withdraw daily up to NZ$3,000 (or currency equivalent)
Maximum Card limit of NZ$75,000
Free initial and replacement card
Fees
In addition to the currency exchange rates, the following fees and charges apply to the Travelex Money Card. The fees and charges may be altered by EML at its discretion by providing you with at least 20 days prior notice.
In addition to the currency exchange rates, the following fees and charges apply to the Travelex Money Card. The fees and charges may be altered by EML at its discretion by providing you with at least 20 days prior notice.
NZ$, AU$, US$, GB£, EU€, CA$, HK$, SG$, JP¥ .
*The currencies available may vary from time to time. Before you make a decision to acquire the card, please check with the Distribution Outlet or on this page.
Initial Card Fee and Distribution Outlet reload fee Charged at the time of purchase/Distribution Outlet reload. This fee is set and charged by the Distribution Outlet from which you purchased the Travelex Money Card
Load/reload in NZD: the greater of 1.0% of the initial load/reload amount or NZD$10.00. Load/reload in other currencies: zero.For example, for a Distribution Outlet charging a 1.0% initial load fee, if you purchase a Travelex Money Card and load NZD$800, you would be charged (NZD$800 x 1.0%=NZD$8), unless a minimum fee of NZD$10 applies.
Replacement card fee
FREE
Bank transfer top up fee (when transaction is
booked via www.travelex.co.nz)
FREE
Bill Payment reload fee
This fee is set and charged by Mastercard Prepaid Management Services.
1%
Additional Emergency card fee
NZ$5.00
International ATM withdrawal fee (outside New Zealand)
FREE
Some ATM operators may charge an additional withdrawal fee.
Domestic ATM withdrawal & POS transaction fee
2.95%
Cash over the counter fee (where cash is obtained over the counter)
FREE
Monthly inactivity fee
- Charged at the start of each month if you have not made any transactions on the card in the previous 12 months
- Unless your card is used again, or reloaded, this fee applies each month until the card is closed or the remaining card balance is less than the inactivity fee.
NZ$4.00 per month
24/7 Global Emergency Assistance
FREE
Travelex Money Card closure fee (Cash Out fee)
Charged when you close or Cash Out your Travelex Money Card. This fee is set and charged by MasterCard Prepaid Management Services.
NZ$10.00
Currency to currency foreign exchange rate
This is applied when you move your funds from one currency to another currency, or when you request a Cash Out to close your Travelex Money Card and you have funds in a foreign currency
At the then applicable retail foreign exchange rate determined by us. This rate reflects MasterCard Prepaid Management Service’s cost price plus a margin determined by MasterCard Prepaid Management Services. We will notify you of the rate that will apply at the time you allocate your funds from one currency to another and this rate (inclusive of the margin) may be less favourable than the foreign exchange rate for Online reloads where you allocate funds in a foreign currency.
Currency Conversion Fee
Applied when a purchase or ATM withdrawal is conducted in a currency either not loaded or sufficient to complete the transaction and the cost is allocated against the currency/ies used to fund the transaction
MasterCard® rate plus 4.00% of the transaction value. The MasterCard rate is the exchange rate determined by MasterCard to be their wholesale rate or the government mandated rate in effect in the day the transaction is processed by MasterCard.
Bill Payment Reloads where your default currency is not NZD
At the then applicable retail foreign exchange rate determined by us. This rate reflects MasterCard Prepaid Management Services’ cost price plus a margin determined by MasterCard Prepaid Management Services. For online reloads we will notify you of the rate that will apply at the time you book your transaction (further terms and conditions apply and will be provided to you at that time).
Online reloads where you allocate funds in a foreign currency (i.e. a currency that is not NZ dollars)
MasterCard® rate plus 4.00% of the transaction value. The MasterCard rate is the exchange rate determined by MasterCard to be their wholesale rate or the government mandated rate in effect in the day the transaction is processed by MasterCard.
Type of transaction
Limit
Maximum number of cards you may hold in your name at any one time (not
including the linked Additional Emergency card provided to you if required at the time of
purchase)
One (1)
Minimum amount you can load/top up on your card per transaction
- Initial purchase: NZ$250 or currency equivalent
- Top-ups: NZ$100 or currency equivalent
Maximum amount you can load on initial online purchase (load):
The maximum amount you can load on the card at the time of the initial online purchase is NZ$10,050 equivalent.
Maximum amounts for online top-up (app and website):
(i) to a maximum of NZD10,050.00 per single top-up; and (ii) to a maximum of NZD10,050.00 per top-up within 24hrs; and (iii) to a maximum of NZD20,000.00 top-up within 21 days. NZ$20,000 or currency equivalent
Maximum amount you can withdraw from ATMs in any 24-hour period
Some ATM operators may set their own withdrawal limits which may be lower than this limit.
NZD$3,000 or currency equivalent
Maximum value of point of sale (POS) transactions performed in any 24-hour period
NZD$15,000 or currency equivalent
Maximum balance allowed at any one time across all currencies
NZD$75,000 or currency equivalent
Maximum balance allowed across all currencies during any 12 month
period
NZD$75,000 or currency equivalent
Maximum cash you can withdraw over the counter at a financial institution in any 24-hour period
Some financial institutions may set their own withdrawal limits which may be lower than this limit.
NZD$400 or currency equivalent
Minimum balance allowed at any one time
NZD$0.00 (No overdraft facility available)
Fees & Limits
See fees and limits here
Australia
Europe
US
Japan
UK
Canada
Hong Kong
Singapore
The best way to take travel money to Europe is to exchange your money to foreign currency and store your funds with the Travelex Travel Money Card. Operating similarly to debit cards, you can use the card to pay at any establishment supporting Mastercard. Find a store and purchase a travel money card for your trip to Europe with Travelex.
Travelex Travel Money Cards can be conveniently used in Europe, at establishments and ATMs which accept Mastercard. You don’t need to pay any overseas ATM fees1 with the Travelex Travel Money Card in Europe.
When it comes to using the Travelex Travel Money Card, be sure to lock in favourable exchange rates beforehand and check for any fees that you may need to pay. You can keep track of any exchange rate margin with the Travelex Exchange Rate Tracker. There are generally no international transaction fees that you need to pay with the Travelex Travel Money card, however, you may need to be wary of an international ATM fee.
The Travelex Money Card is a prepaid travel money card that works in Europe. Simply buy currencies and top up your card.
Benefits of using a travel money card in Europe include:
- Ease of withdrawing cash abroad
- Avoiding foreign currency conversion fee and ATM fees1
- Quick fund transfers from your bank account to your money card
- Locking in a fixed prevailing exchange rate before travelling3
You can withdraw money from your travel money card by visiting any ATM worldwide supporting Mastercard. Simply select the “credit” option at the machine to access and make ATM withdrawals. With the Travelex Travel Money Card, you can easily withdraw cash abroad.
What is the best way to take travel money to Europe?
The best way to take travel money to Europe is to exchange your money to foreign currency and store your funds with the Travelex Travel Money Card. Operating similarly to debit cards, you can use the card to pay at any establishment supporting Mastercard.
Find a store and purchase a travel money card for your trip to Europe with Travelex.
What cards can be used in Europe?
Travelex Travel Money Cards can be conveniently used in Europe, at establishments and ATMs which accept Mastercard. You don’t need to pay any overseas ATM fees1 with the Travelex Travel Money Card in Europe.
What are some travel money card tips?
When it comes to using the Travelex Travel Money Card, be sure to lock in favourable exchange rates beforehand and check for any fees that you may need to pay. You can keep track of any exchange rate margin with the Travelex Exchange Rate Tracker.
There are generally no international transaction fees that you need to pay with the Travelex Travel Money card, however, you may need to be wary of an international ATM fee.
What prepaid cards work in Europe?
The Travelex Money Card is a prepaid travel money card that works in Europe. Simply buy currencies and top up your card.
What are the benefits of using a travel money card in Europe?
Benefits of using a travel money card in Europe include:
- Ease of withdrawing cash abroad
- Avoiding foreign currency conversion fee and ATM fees1
- Quick fund transfers from your bank account to your money card
- Locking in a fixed prevailing exchange rate before travelling3
You can keep up to date with foreign exchange rates with the Travelex travel exchange rate tracker.
How do I withdraw cash from my travel money card?
You can withdraw money from your travel money card by visiting any ATM worldwide supporting Mastercard. Simply select the “credit” option on the machine to access and make ATM withdrawals. With the Travelex Travel Money Card, you can easily withdraw cash abroad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO CONSIDER BEFORE CARRYING OUT YOUR TRANSACTION
1. The currencies available in respect of Travelex Money Card may vary from time to time. Before you make a decision to acquire the card, please check the available currencies online or by asking in store.
2. Please be advised that although Travelex does not charge ATM fees, some operators may charge their own fee or set their own limits. Please check with the ATM before using.
3. Transacting via some online merchants may incur a surcharge.
* Lock in your exchange rates mean the exchange rate is locked in for the initial load only. The exchange rates for subsequent reloads will be set at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of the transaction. We will tell you the applicable exchange rate before you confirm your reload transaction on travelex.co.nz. If you wish to make a purse to purse transfer to move funds already on your card to another currency, please log in to my account. If you make a purse to purse transfer, you will receive a different exchange rate to the rate you receive when you load funds directly on to your card. You will be notified of the applicable exchange rate before your confirm your purse to purse transfer and this rate may be less favourable than the rate you receive if you reload your card online at travelex.co.nz. Different exchange rates will apply to reload transactions conducted directly via Bank Transfer or Bill Payment (i.e. without booking an online transaction). For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions.
Travelex Money Card is an unsecured debt security issued by EML Payment Solutions Limited (“Issuer”). Travelex Money Card is not guaranteed by the Issuer or any of its related companies or any other entity.
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