Travel Money Oz Currency Pass Card Review

What currencies can I load on the Currency Pass card?

You can load and spend in the following 10 currencies:

You can also use the card wherever Mastercard is accepted, but the current exchange rates will apply if you spend in an unsupported currency. If you're using the card to get cash out, you'll also be charged different ATM withdrawal fees depending on which currency you're withdrawing.

How to load and reload funds

You can load a minimum of $20 and can top up your account anytime and anywhere, but the following fees and restrictions may apply:

• Online account and Travel Money Oz app. If you reload funds on your card via the online portal or app, you'll be charged 1.1%.
• BPAY. For BPAY payments, you can use the biller code 184416 and the 16-digit number on your card. If you reload your card via BPAY, you'll be charged a 1% fee and will take two business days to appear in your account.
• Bank transfer. You want to make a bank transfer directly from your own account, you can use the BSB 880-117 and the 9-digit account number from the "My Account" of the online portal. These will take one business day to appear in your account.
• In-store. You can reload funds on your card in-store for free at Travel Money Oz, Flight Centre, Travel Associates or Student Flights.

When you load funds on your card and move them into a supported foreign currency, they'll be locked into the current exchange rate.

How to order a Travel Money Oz Currency Pass card

You can order the Travel Money Oz Currency Pass online for free and you'll receive a personalised card within two weeks. If you need your card in less than 14 days, you can order one over the counter at a Travel Money Oz store.

When you apply for the card, you'll be asked to provide some personal details and contacts to meet the necessary identification check.

You can use the Travel Money Oz Currency Pass card to spend overseas with ease. As this isn't the only multi-currency prepaid travel card on the market, make sure to compare your options before you apply.

Frequently asked questions

• Do I select 'savings' or 'credit' when using this card at an EFTPOS machine?

  Although this isn't a credit card, you'll be required to press 'credit' when you make a purchase. If you select 'savings', it may be declined.

• I've lost my card, what should I do?

  If your card is lost or stolen, you can contact the Travel Money Oz 24/7 customer service team on the following phone numbers:

  • Australia: 1800 098 231
  • UK: 0800 056 0572
  • USA/Canada: 1877 465 0085
  • Japan: 00531 780 221
  • Thailand: 001800 442 212

  • New Zealand: 0800 444 691
  • Hong Kong: 800 966 321
  • South Korea: 00798 4434 1279
  • Other countries: +44 207 694 9404

• What if I leftover funds on my card after I return home?

  You can either use the remaining funds to make a purchase online or in Australia wherever Mastercard is accepted or withdraw the funds from an ATM. If you want to close the card and cash out the remaining balance of your card, it'll cost you $10.

• How much can I load on the card?

  You can load a minimum of $20 on your card per load and up to $10,000 via the online portal or up and up to $25,000 per day via BPAY. You can also load up to $100,000 in store, but that's also the limit you can have on the card for a 12 month period.

• What is the default currency order?

  If you're spending in a foreign currency that isn't loaded or supported by your card, your funds will be taken in the next available currency according to the default order:

  1. AUD
  2. USD
  3. EUR
  4. GBP
  5. NZD

  6. THB
  7. CAD
  8. HKD
  9. JPY
  10. SGD

• Does the card expire?

  Yes, each card has an expiry date which is printed on the front of your card. Although you can't use the card once it has expired, you can obtain a refund from any remaining balances on the card.