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Just made my first transaction with FairFX and it couldn't have been easier

Just made my first transaction with FairFX and it couldn't have been easier - best exchange rate around, money transferred from my bank account and my dollars ( not in overlarge denominations ) arrived less than 24 hours later via a free postal 'courier' service - ideal.Thanks very much.

yours,

John B Norton
Chester

Thursday 27 May 2010, 11:25am

Tags: testimonials

Football fans urged to take fee-free debit cards

Compare and Save wrote yesterday about the potential issues with foreign exchange with Brits visiting South Africa, especially with 74% of people considering visiting the country this year unaware of the 5,000 Rand limit on taking currency into the country. They suggested the FairFX Anywhere Card:

"...holidaymakers may want to consider applying for a prepaid credit card, such as the FairFX Anywhere Card.

This prepaid card can be loaded with any currency ahead of departure from the UK and used to make plastic card transactions and withdraw money from ATMs without charge in any country."

Britons 'need to brush up on South African rand knowledge'

With many British citizens off to the World Cup in South Africa this summer, knowyourmoney.co.uk has written a great article to raise awareness of the things travellers should be thinking about when they organise their trip. For taking holiday money to the tournament, they recommend the FairFX card:

"The FairFX Currency Card - which allows £5,000 to be placed on it - has a 1.5% overseas transaction fee, making it the cheapest card to use in South Africa and an ideal choice for World Cup travellers. "

25 ways to save £4,000

Today, the Mirror wrote a great piece on saving money this year, with 25 helpful tips to curb your spending.

At number 12 was the FairFX Currency Card, helping you to save on your travel money;

"Don't wait until the airport to buy currency for holidays. It might claim to cost 0% commission but it's the rate per pound you need to check. It can make a huge difference. A FairFX card will give you 1.149 euros for your pound, £200 buys 229 euros. Travelex at Birmingham Airport gives one euro per pound, £200 buys 200 euros. SAVE £78 "

The FairFX card was very convenient and easy to use.

The FairFX card was very convenient and easy to use. I have a Euro card and US Dollar card. The exchange rate was competitive and topping up while abroad at nil cost via internet banking was very convenient. There was no chip and pin in the US, so swiping and signature was all that was required. There is no charge at point of transaction unlike credit cards.The latter also gives a less preferential exchange rate.

Dr M S Boyle
Sheffield

Wednesday 05 May 2010, 11:04am

Tags: testimonials

The FairFX card is cheapest overall

This Sunday, The News Of The World published an article warning against using credit cards for overseas spending, and instead reccommending the FairFX card to make sure that you dont get cheated buying your currency:

"IT'S easy to pay on any credit or debit cards, but BEWARE.

While card firms enjoy perfect exchange rates, most "load" 2.75 per cent on the rate they give us, so spend £100-worth of euros, dollars or any currency and you pay £102.75.

Then there's ATM withdrawal fees of around two per cent (minimum £2) and 20 per cent-plus credit card interest even if you repay in full. "