If you’re intending on spending some time travelling around Europe this travel card is a must! Our 1st Contact Travel Money Card is a Mastercard debit card. You pre-load the card with Euro currency and then use it like a debit card while you travel. You save money each time you use the card because you avoid paying overseas bank charges. You choose when to load the Euro travel card with currency so you can choose the best currency conversion rates which will always be better than the rate the banks give you.
How do I get the card?
Choose the card as an optional extra to the Kickstart Package and we will order the card and have it ready for you in the Kickstart pack when you arrive in the UK.
How do I load the card with EURO currency?
You must load the card with money from a UK bank account. It’s easy to load the card using your UK debit card. You can reload as often as you need to, there are no charges when loading your card and you can load by secure internet or mobile text message.
How do I get a UK Bank Account?
Seriously? We’re the experts on UK Bank Accounts we can open fee free accounts for you in the UK as part of the Kickstart Package, easy! Click here for more information on the bank accounts.
What’s the point, why can’t I use my UK debit card?
You can use your UK debit card in Europe but you will lose money on each transaction due to bank fees and poor exchange rates up to £7.00 bank and ATM fees for withdrawing cash!
Can I use the card to withdraw cash?
Yes, you can withdraw cash at any ATM that accepts Mastercard for a fee of €1.25
Where can I use the 1st Contact Euro travel card?
You can use the card anywhere in Europe where you see the Mastercard symbol.