BobyBrno Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Just now, mickbrown said: Didn't have a choice Maybe it’s just for the older account holders. One day, not long off now, you’ll have the choice. Nothing better than walking into some far off land and flashing the colours when making a purchase. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbrown Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: Maybe it’s just for the older account holders. One day, not long off now, you’ll have the choice. Nothing better than walking into some far off land and flashing the colours when making a purchase. 😉 Can't wait.😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 1 hour ago, BobyBrno said: When you had a choice of card style, did you get the one with a Union Flag? Mine is the white one with a poppy on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbrown Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, Traf said: Mine is the white one with a poppy on. I might see if I can get Churchill in the cockpit of a Spitfire/Hurricane/ME 109/Fokker hybrid on mine. Show those Spaniards that they're dealing with the bulldog breed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted July 9, 2022 Moderators Share Posted July 9, 2022 Mines got captain tom of on the left, Diana in the middle, and Madeleine McCann on the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 I’ve gone for Thatcher in the middle flanked by Jimmy Savile and Rolf Harris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Mine simply has Gary Glitter riding a Penny Farthing down Coronation Street. He's wearing a JFT96 t-shirt as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkonion Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Got a Currensea card before we went away a couple of weeks ago. Works a treat, it's a Mastercard and can be linked with your bank so doesn't need loading with money. Can be used as Contactless or/and chip and PIN, controllable by app and the daily spend limit can be adjusted between £0 and £5000, also you can change your li key bank card. Pay in euros and the transaction fee on the free, basic card is 0.5%, the exchange rate is the current live rate. A £25 annual gets you the live rate and and no commission, very happy with the way it worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter FrancisFogarty Posted September 9, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2022 7 hours ago, tkonion said: Got a Currensea card before we went away a couple of weeks ago. Works a treat, it's a Mastercard and can be linked with your bank so doesn't need loading with money. Can be used as Contactless or/and chip and PIN, controllable by app and the daily spend limit can be adjusted between £0 and £5000, also you can change your li key bank card. Pay in euros and the transaction fee on the free, basic card is 0.5%, the exchange rate is the current live rate. A £25 annual gets you the live rate and and no commission, very happy with the way it worked out. Am I being thick, or what is the benefit over using my own bankcard ? I'm going to Spain middle of October. Am I missing a trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggyStardust Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Francis Fogarty said: Am I being thick, or what is the benefit over using my own bankcard ? I'm going to Spain middle of October. Am I missing a trick? Other than preferential exchange rates & no fees, nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter FrancisFogarty Posted September 9, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, ZiggyStardust said: Other than preferential exchange rates & no fees, nothing. Yes, but how preferential? Is it worth the effort for a lazy sod. I get paid three pensions while I'm away for two weeks. How much could I be I saving on paying by Currensea over my RBS paupers basic account card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted September 9, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Francis Fogarty said: Am I being thick, or what is the benefit over using my own bankcard ? I'm going to Spain middle of October. Am I missing a trick? Check with your bank if using your card is going to attract a fee for each single use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Went to a cash machine in Cyprus and it cost me £72.97 to withdraw 70€ ☠️ Exchange rate on Halifax Clarity varies wildly. Literally 1.19 to 1.14 inside a day then up to 1.18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkonion Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 6 hours ago, Francis Fogarty said: Yes, but how preferential? Is it worth the effort for a lazy sod. I get paid three pensions while I'm away for two weeks. How much could I be I saving on paying by Currensea over my RBS paupers basic account card. According to the RBS website the non-sterling transaction fee is 2.7% on the basic card, this applies to cash withdrawals and card purchases. They'll no doubt give you a poor exchange rate also. Compared to 0.5% transaction fee and the live rate for the free version of the Currensea card and you could make significant savings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 11 hours ago, Francis Fogarty said: Yes, but how preferential? Is it worth the effort for a lazy sod. I get paid three pensions while I'm away for two weeks. How much could I be I saving on paying by Currensea over my RBS paupers basic account card. I like it for the added plus of putting just my spends on it then I can go about as I please and also offers that little bit more protection if I get rinsed while abroad that it’s just my beer tokens and not bank account getting wiped out. Revolut or which ever one is also useful for sending money out and about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted September 10, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 10, 2022 I’d still suggest the Starling Bank card. It took about 10 minutes to sign up. An app on your smartphone allows you to pay for stuff. If you want a card it takes less than a week to get one delivered. £300/day atm withdrawal without fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, MickyD said: I’d still suggest the Starling Bank card. It took about 10 minutes to sign up. An app on your smartphone allows you to pay for stuff. If you want a card it takes less than a week to get one delivered. £300/day atm withdrawal without fees. I have Revolut and Starling, both do the job perfectly well at near enough bank rate with no transaction fees. I also have a Starling Business Account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 23 minutes ago, MickyD said: I’d still suggest the Starling Bank card. It took about 10 minutes to sign up. An app on your smartphone allows you to pay for stuff. If you want a card it takes less than a week to get one delivered. £300/day atm withdrawal without fees. same Here there Ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted September 22, 2022 Members Share Posted September 22, 2022 Not so thinly veiled ... I got a Currensea card last week. I'm spending it in Lanzarote now at a rate of 1.14. This is a better rate than my missus got, who gets staff rate at a travel agent. Anyone who buys currency from a travel agent is a mug. The world has moved on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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