I'm heading to Japan in February and want a card to withdraw money with while over there (Yes i know it's a cash society over there).
I previously used a Travelex cash card that i could load up from my bank within minutes but it has since expired, i have a bank account with NAB and Westpac so could easily get one through them if need be, i've also noticed Qantas has a card that could be good to get some points with.
Anyone got any recommendations?
Debit card is coming soon, i do actually have a bank account over there (I used to live there) however i wouldn't really want to transfer money to it.
You lived there and you don’t know this??
Get a Citibank debit card
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Well considering i got paid cash while i was over there i didn't exactly need a travel card..
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HSBC has a global currency transaction account with card attached; it was reviewed recently in the AFR and it stacked up pretty well. You can hold individual currencies, like a travel card, but it's just your everyday transaction account too. Check out the fee schedule though; IIRC there were no charges for withdrawals OS and no cost to transfer between currencies on your card, which was pretty well instantaneous.
Take a read of this article on Australian Business Traveller.
https://www.ausbt.com.au/these-australian-debit-cards-don-t-…
It has a list of fee-free debit cards for overseas transactions.
I personally recommend ING as they will fully rebate any ATM fee around the world if you fulfill their monthly requirements.
Ing, if you have time to meet the conditions. Also you can setup two accounts and have two cards, one for backup.
They refund all your fees.
Have a look into transferwise.
Seems like a great idea, not too sure about the card but I think they have one.