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FairFX prepaid card $US.

I have $1500 US on my card. We probably won’t visit the US again. Can I recover the funds back to the card I loaded it with?

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  • born_again
    born_again Posts: 23,245 Forumite
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    Should be able to. Check the T/C.
    Life in the slow lane
  • eDicky
    eDicky Posts: 6,835 Forumite
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    You can redeem your dollars in accord with their stated terms and process, but the fees and/or exchange rate will not be favourable.

    You could try what I did 2+ years ago, open a Revolut account if you don't already have one (I guess not, or you wouldn't be using FairFX), then use your FairFX card to top-up your Revolut USD balance. The dollars can then be exchanged to pounds at the perfect interbank exchange rate (weekdays) and withdrawn to your bank account without fees.

    If you try this and it still works, please let us know.
    Evolution, not revolution
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