I am planning my travels abroad and I was wondering what is the best cash card to use when travelling to South East Asia and Ocenia?
I am based in the UK and have been told Nationwide cash card is good, can anyone recomend any others?
Thanks.
Reply to this In my experience Visa Electron is the most widely usable cash card just
about anywhere in the world. As a "back-up" I also have regular Visa. I can also
get cash with that one in certain banks.
Reply to this In recent years in many western and eastern European countries plus Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, China (incl Hongkong and Macau), Laos (it didn't work there, even in Vientiane), Egypt, Cuba.
If I remember correctly, only regular Visa worked in Cuba. Maybe some more, can't really remember when
I actually started using it.
You can get a current list of countries from your bank.
Reply to this You can use any cash card on the Maestro/Cirrus networks in NZ/Aus.
Reply to this Visa is widely accepted but its best to check with the tourist bureau of your destination to be completely sure. It's also wise to have some cash on hand and don't forget the exchange rate when you use your card!
Reply to this ive been told american express is good because they don't allow exchange fees, or fees you don't realize vendors are charging you to exchange the currency from theirs to yours) look into it
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