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Prepaid card for Switzerland
jellybaby17
Posts: 4 Newbie
Hi all,
I will be spending two months in Geneva this summer for a job, and am wondering what to do about a prepaid card to avoid taking large amounts of cash. I was initially planning to get a CastonFX Euro Card, stupidly forgetting that Switzerland don't actually use the Euro!
Given this, is the Global CaxtonFX a good bet? I know that for the global one, the rate is determined at the point of sale rather than when you load money onto the card, but I actually have no idea whether this is a good or bad thing?! If it's a bad thing, then are there other prepaid cards where you can select another currency and still get a good deal? As I'm only going to be in one country (+ possibly a trip or two over to France but I should have enough Euros in cash left over for this, if not I don't mind exchanging a little cash), I'm wondering if there are better deals if you only need one currency rather than one with the flexibility of the Global card. Most of the transactions will be ATM withdrawals so one that doesn't charge for these is ideal.
I'm a bit hopeless with understanding exchange rates etc. so if anyone could give me their insight it would be much appreciated!
I will be spending two months in Geneva this summer for a job, and am wondering what to do about a prepaid card to avoid taking large amounts of cash. I was initially planning to get a CastonFX Euro Card, stupidly forgetting that Switzerland don't actually use the Euro!
Given this, is the Global CaxtonFX a good bet? I know that for the global one, the rate is determined at the point of sale rather than when you load money onto the card, but I actually have no idea whether this is a good or bad thing?! If it's a bad thing, then are there other prepaid cards where you can select another currency and still get a good deal? As I'm only going to be in one country (+ possibly a trip or two over to France but I should have enough Euros in cash left over for this, if not I don't mind exchanging a little cash), I'm wondering if there are better deals if you only need one currency rather than one with the flexibility of the Global card. Most of the transactions will be ATM withdrawals so one that doesn't charge for these is ideal.
I'm a bit hopeless with understanding exchange rates etc. so if anyone could give me their insight it would be much appreciated!
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Simple answer: Travelex Cash Passport Globe0
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