Monese Debit card - is it worth it?

OceanSound

Wondering if I should order a monese debit card. Going through the prompts on the app to order card, I can see it asks to confirm address.

I stopped at this point because there isn't any mention of the £4.95 issue fee.

Does anyone know if they mention the fee after confirming the address or is the card ordered as soon as I confirm address? (it'll be a bit sneaky for them to not mention the fee - me thinks - even if it's mentioned on the FAQ)

Last but not least, is the card worth it?

I don't particularly need it for spending and cash withdrawals abroad, as I have both Halifax Clarity and Santander zero. I have the monzo card for a debit card. Maybe have Monese as a backup debit card for travel spending?

LobsterMemory

Maybe being dense, but I'm missing the benefit of paying for a card you don't need

OceanSound

LobsterMemory wrote: »

Maybe being dense, but I'm missing the benefit of paying for a card you don't need

it's essentially a card with superpowers apparently, according to the monese website.

LobsterMemory

Well, why didn't you say so, sign me up. ..

sal_III

The only application for pre-paid cards in this day and age that I can think of is to hand it to your kids and control their allowance/spending.

Many banks offer better terms for "travel" cc/dc and instant lock via app, so I fail to see why would anyone pay £5 for a Monero card.

colsten

OceanSound wrote: »

it's essentially a card with superpowers apparently, according to the monese website.

WOW. 6 free ATM withdrawals a month! Who wouldn't want to ditch their unlimited free withdrawals for this superpower SIX withdrawals deal

grumiofoundation

colsten wrote: »

WOW. 6 free ATM withdrawals a month! Who wouldn't want to ditch their unlimited free withdrawals for this superpower SIX withdrawals deal

Apparently it’s got something called contactless as well!!!

grumiofoundation

OceanSound wrote: »

Wondering if I should order a monese debit card. Going through the prompts on the app to order card, I can see it asks to confirm address.

I stopped at this point because there isn't any mention of the £4.95 issue fee.

Does anyone know if they mention the fee after confirming the address or is the card ordered as soon as I confirm address? (it'll be a bit sneaky for them to not mention the fee - me thinks - even if it's mentioned on the FAQ)

Last but not least, is the card worth it?

I don't particularly need it for spending and cash withdrawals abroad, as I have both Halifax Clarity and Santander zero. I have the monzo card for a debit card. Maybe have Monese as a backup debit card for travel spending?

Is the card worth it - no

If you want a debit card to use abroad get starling

Sunny_Missy

But I think Monese have changed their plans and cards are free on all them now... 🤔 Have you checked on their website?

I'm using Monese and like it in general, if you're looking for a referral code, let me know.

OceanSound

Sunny_Missy wrote: »

But I think Monese have changed their plans and cards are free on all them now... �� Have you checked on their website?

I went on the app help section and asked. The automated assistant MO came back with the info:
Contactless debit card: FREE

I'm using Monese and like it in general, if you're looking for a referral code, let me know.

Thanks. But I joined a while ago.
BTW, what do you think of the vertical design card?. is it easier to use?. Starling also has the same, I believe.

Herbalus

OceanSound wrote: »

BTW, what do you think of the vertical design card?. is it easier to use?. Starling also has the same, I believe.

This is not meant harshly, but why in the name of all that is good on this earth would the vertical design of a card make it easier to use???

Do you have difficulty putting a horizontally oriented card in an ATM?