Prepaid travel money card

rjb25

I'm thinking of getting a prepaid travel money card for my upcoming trip to Canada. Does anyone have any recomendations for which card to get please? Ideally I'd like to have two cards on the same account if that is at all possible as there will be two of us travelling. Any tips will be greatly apreciated.

MyRealNameToo

rjb25 said:

I'm thinking of getting a prepaid travel money card for my upcoming trip to Canada. Does anyone have any recomendations for which card to get please? Ideally I'd like to have two cards on the same account if that is at all possible as there will be two of us travelling. Any tips will be greatly apreciated.

Why do you want a prepaid card rather than say opening a Starling or Chase account that will be totally free and simply uses the card networks rates? 

jbrassy

If you really want a prepaid card, Revolut is probably your best bet.

However, as has already been mentioned, there are better credit and debit cards available these days.

In terms of credit cards, Barclaycard Rewards and Halifax Clarity are good choices. In terms of debit cards, Starling, First Direct, and Chase are good choices.

rjb25

Thanks for the comments. I was led to believe that prepaid cards were the way to go but now I'm questioning that!

On-the-coast

If you’re hiring a car you’ll need a credit card - not a prepay card. 

maybe also if you’re checking into a hotel - though they don’t need as much of a credit line as car hire. 

Prepay cards have their place. 

Just make sure that’s not your only source of funds. 

NoodleDoodleMan

rjb25 said:

Thanks for the comments. I was led to believe that prepaid cards were the way to go but now I'm questioning that!

Starling offer joint accounts - so that would satisfy your two cards on same account.

We use ours regularly both in the UK and abroad - never had any issues.

As said above, you'll also need a dependable credit card.

rjb25

Thanks everyone, that's most helpful, I'm really grateful for the advice.