Halifax easycash account extremely expensive to use online?

Smithsonian

I would like to be able to use a debit or credit card online and preferrably also for buying things online in other currencies. I have found it quite a hassle to get a proof of address so I was thinking of getting a Halifax easycash account but the price of 1.50 pounds for each transaction online plus bad 2.75% exchange rate conversion put me off.

Are there other options available?

I dont need credit, only a debit card I can transfer some money to and use for online purchases.

m00m00

my halifax current account (non easycash) charges the same
try looking for overseas vendors who accept Paypal, this is actually a very good way of buying from overseas (particularly the states)

Venusflytrap

Take a look at Norwich and Peterborough BS as well as Santander Zero current account. You may be eligible for the latter if you have a Santander/A&L mortgage or a Santander savings account with over 10k (held for at least 3 months).

Smithsonian

m00m00 wrote: »

my halifax current account (non easycash) charges the same
try looking for overseas vendors who accept Paypal, this is actually a very good way of buying from overseas (particularly the states)

Thanks for the reply.

That 1.50 pound fee is very annoying. I can accept a few pence as a fee, but 1.50 is too much IMO especially when buying low value items.
What are the benefits of using Paypal? I want to be able to get the best deals when using a card online. I have some visa cards already, but I dont think it is possible to use the visa cards online that I already have when they are not issued in the UK?