A quick to finding the best banks and credit/debit cards for travelers.
- Great exchange rates.
- Useful features/services for traveling.
1. Revolut
- Amazing financial service that everyone should have! It has many features but I list only the main ones. You can easily access and configure the features right from the handy mobile app.
- Digital bank account with honest exchange rates. Connect your Revolut account to your traditional account and transfer money to Revolut. Once your money is in Revolut, you can easily exchange it to many other currencies. The exchange rates are super fair and honest (no ripoff like your traditional bank). Unlike traditional bank accounts, Revolut lets you hold money in many different currencies!
- Physical debit card – for you to use in-person. Wherever you make a purchase, you can pay in local currencies (so you don’t get hit with exchange fees). Even if your money in Revolut is in another currency, Revolut will automatically convert it over. Super convenient and tons of money saved!
- Virtual debit card – a debit card that is virtual. Use this for online services or for when you don’t want to enter your physical card.
- Single-use (disposable) debit card –
- Lock features – open the mobile app and lock any of your debit cards so they can’t be used. Then unlock anytime you want. This makes things super secure!
You can sign up for this EVEN IF YOU’RE ALREADY TRAVELING. Then add digital card to your phone and start saving money right away!
2. Crypto.com card
3. Wise
4. Charles Schwab
5. High deposit account in any bank