I have tried several prepaid cards in the past, but was disappointed when using them outside the UK. This was because from the time the other cards were topped up with funds, to the time that they were used, currency rates wildly fluctuated and it was impossible to keep track of what funds were actually available. Not so with the FairFX card, which is converted into Euros or Dollars immediately and the amount remains the same until it is used. Simple and effective.

Secondly, the exchange rate that I get when using FairFX card far exceeds the rate that I get when using other services. This can make a considerable difference to spending power over the length of a holiday or business trip.

I am also delighted with the mobile phone top-up facility and the clear account information that is available online. Debits and credits seem to appear almost immediately on the online statement. Perfect for keeping track of spending.

Finally, customer service is second to none. The response to questions is always courteous and prompt. I have no hesitation in recommending the FairFX card as one of my best discoveries of the year!

Barrie Mahoney
Dorset, UK

Monday 26 July 2010, 09:44am

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On Saturday, the Daily Mail featured some travel stories from average consumers using prepaid cards. Those interviewed cited the better exchange rates, security and ability to save on prepaid plastic. Below is the short interview with Charlotte Gardiner, a very happy FairFX customer:

"Social worker Charlotte Gardiner, 24, from Billericay, Essex, has taken out a FairFX card in US dollars for a shopping trip she will take to New York with her cousin next month. After using a euro-denominated card for a holiday in Paris last year, Charlotte says she likes the idea of a card that stops her spending more than she has.

'The main advantage of a prepay card is that it helps me to budget,' says Charlotte. 'I took out the card a few months ago and I have been loading a couple of hundred pounds on to the card online each month when I got paid.

'It has helped me to save up spending money towards the trip, but it also means I can't spend any more once I'm away because there is no credit line on the card. There are charges for withdrawing cash but purchases in shops carry no fee. I have found the exchange rate on my euro card has always been competitive compared to using a bank credit card, so the costs tend to even out.'"

Read the whole article here.

Monday 12 July 2010, 10:50am

Tags: currency card, daily mail, fairfx, press mentions

This weekend, the Sun highlighted the problem of expensive hidden charges that hit customers when they are travelling abroad this summer. In their comparison table, FairFX come out far ahead of the pack, saving our customers £86.01 compared to Thomas Cook, Manchester Airport.

"You can use pre-paid cards at cashpoints and to pay in shops and restaurants - they work just like your credit or debit card. But because you pre-load them with foreign currency, you don't have to pay commission each time you use them.

The best I've found on the market include Fair FX and Caxton..."

Read the full article here.

Monday 12 July 2010, 09:32am

Tags: airport, holiday currency, holiday money, press mentions, The Sun

Thank you very much and may I compliment you on your excellent customer service. It is not often that I have experienced such understanding, helpful and prompt assistance from the financial services sector. You are an example to all and I will strongly recommend your services to all friends and family. With gratitude,

Andy Grainger
East Riding of Yorkshire

Wednesday 07 July 2010, 02:36pm

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