card for use abroad (that has Verified by Visa/MasterCard SecureCode)?

insurgente

Hi all,

Has anyone got any tips on a card for use abroad (i.e. no/low fees/charges) that is signed up to Verified by Visa or MasterCard SecureCode?

I have a Metro Bank account but as they've just opened I'm not sure they will take part in the scheme.... I have a Post Office credit card but last time I checked they weren't involved in MasterCard Secure Code

I used to use Nationwide for this, but as they have big charges outside the EU now it isn't worth it.

Basically I'll be needing to book some flights with this Brazilian airline, Gol, and (if things haven't changed) recently, they only take bookings off foreign cards with verified by visa or SecureCode.

To be honest booking with them is usually a nightmare, but atleast this would be one less thing.

Thanks!

Biggles

insurgente wrote: »

I used to use Nationwide for this, but as they have big charges outside the EU now it isn't worth it.

No, that's not correct, the credit card only charges 1% outside the EU.

insurgente

yea sorry, meant I had the debit card not credit card

but you make an interesting point...maybe it's time to ditch the post office credit card and get this nationwide...

insurgente

thanks, but isn't that a different metro bank?

glenderg

Yes you are right i should not have posted without checking it out. (in a rush)

Don't seem to be a lot of choice http://www.mastercard.com/uk/personal/en/cardholderservices/securecode/index.html

insurgente

perhaps the halifax clarity could be an option then?