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Wise (aka TransferWise) now offer a Virtual Visa Card
sausage_time
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Wise (TransferWise rebranded) now offer the ability to add a Virtual Visa card to complement their physical Mastercard. I just spotted this in the app, have not seen it mentioned anywhere - and I know some folks here have interest in such things. You can generate a new one if you feel it has been compromised. It can also be added to Google Pay.
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Ah, thanks for that. I did read about the virtual Visa elsewhere but couldn't find out how to generate, easy in the app - easy on the web site also, now I have one
The physical Mastercard is free to get (usually £5) at present, and looks quite useful if we are ever allowed to travel again.0 -
Thanks, I didn't notice it.
Btw, I'm wondering what is the meaning of Platinum debit card? That's what I have on my new physical Wise card.
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I still have the lurid green "Hello World" one!I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Credit Cards, Savings & investments, and Budgeting & Bank Accounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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My card expires next month. I received a replacement a couple of weeks ago. It's bright green. The only notable difference is that the old card is labelled 'debit' and the new card is labelled 'platinum debit'. I feel so special.sausage_time said:I still have the lurid green "Hello World" one!1 -
Did you have to pay for a replacement? There are stories about them charging unless the card is used in the month before renewal.SnowTiger said:
My card expires next month. I received a replacement a couple of weeks ago. It's bright green. The only notable difference is that the old card is labelled 'debit' and the new card is labelled 'platinum debit'. I feel so special.sausage_time said:I still have the lurid green "Hello World" one!
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I received an email a few weeks ago saying my old card would expire in 60 days and an invitation to order a replacement. I wasn't charged a fee for it.sausage_time said:
Did you have to pay for a replacement? There are stories about them charging unless the card is used in the month before renewal.SnowTiger said:
My card expires next month. I received a replacement a couple of weeks ago. It's bright green. The only notable difference is that the old card is labelled 'debit' and the new card is labelled 'platinum debit'. I feel so special.sausage_time said:I still have the lurid green "Hello World" one!
I hadn't used the card since December 2019.1
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