Post by: John H on April 28, 2018, 19:38.
It gives you a Transferwise debit card and an account in a bank in Germany.
You transfer a few quid into your account, get a great exchange rate and then you use it just as you would any debit card.
If you go out of the eurozone you can use it and again benefit from Transferwises low charges and great exchange rates.
I opened an account about 10 days ago and received my card within a week.
It’ll be very useful and cost effective for us on our travels
https://transferwise.com/gb/borderless/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&matchtype=e&device=m&creative=265849182139&userlocation=1007053&keyword=transferwise%252520debit%252520card&campaignid=834409435&adgroupid=57474029994&utm_campaign=834409435___57474029994&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3aWh87_d2gIV7rDtCh0oCwG_EAAYASAAEgIbZfD_BwE
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John
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Post by: Aficionado on April 29, 2018, 12:10.
Michael.
Post by: llamedos on April 30, 2018, 12:39.
Transferwise have introduced a new account, free to join, called a Borderless Account.
It gives you a Transferwise debit card and an account in a bank in Germany.
You transfer a few quid into your account, get a great exchange rate and then you use it just as you would any debit card.
If you go out of the eurozone you can use it and again benefit from Transferwises low charges and great exchange rates.
I opened an account about 10 days ago and received my card within a week.
It’ll be very useful and cost effective for us on our travels
https://transferwise.com/gb/borderless/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&matchtype=e&device=m&creative=265849182139&userlocation=1007053&keyword=transferwise%252520debit%252520card&campaignid=834409435&adgroupid=57474029994&utm_campaign=834409435___57474029994&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3aWh87_d2gIV7rDtCh0oCwG_EAAYASAAEgIbZfD_BwE
Regards all
John
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Looks good John, I have a similar card called Monzo, although they only allow you to withdraw €200 a month for free, then they start charging you.
I will look into this card is it easy to join?.
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Post by: John H on April 30, 2018, 12:47.
I’ve used Transferwise for a couple of years now, since a recommendation on here by Victor, and rate them highly.
They give brilliant exchange rates and the transfers take place very quickly, normally a couple of hours, I’ve only ever had one issue, they put their hands up straight away and compensated me.
On their card there is a £200 a month limit I seem to remember on cash withdrawals without charges.....I haven’t questioned the charges for withdrawals in excess of this
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John
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Post by: John H on April 30, 2018, 13:37.
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Post by: llamedos on April 30, 2018, 18:03.
I’ve just checked my limits for cash withdrawals from ATM’s, shouldn’t be a problem!!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180430/fbf771a24811f39efc3bd37ef14328d4.jpg)
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Sounds very promising after my bank BMN got taken over by Bankia, there have been massive queues at the bank due to problems caused by different iban numbers and staff not having a clue. I'm now going all online banking.
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Post by: puddy-woo on May 22, 2018, 14:05.
Ive just received my card but dont know how i find out my bank details to transfer the money. Help please
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Post by: John H on May 22, 2018, 14:54.
From their app on my phone the details were under the account tab......hope this helps
Regards all from a sunny and hot GA
John
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Post by: puddy-woo on May 22, 2018, 15:30.
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Post by: John H on May 22, 2018, 16:07.
The funds registered in the German account instantly
I used the Transferwise debit card in Mercadona today to make sure it was ok, no problems
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John
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Post by: puddy-woo on May 22, 2018, 17:38.
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Post by: Corporal Jones on May 22, 2018, 21:41.
Post by: John H on May 22, 2018, 22:23.
Regards all
John
Post by: puddy-woo on May 22, 2018, 23:10.
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Post by: John H on May 23, 2018, 11:13.
I seem to remember having to get the card “authorised” before I could use it.
You can change the pin at any ATM
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John
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Post by: curly131 on May 23, 2018, 12:45.
Regards
Ian
Post by: puddy-woo on May 23, 2018, 20:44.
With a new contactless card I think it is common practice to require you to input your pin the first time you use it and that in effect "authorises" the contactless process for the next time you want to use it.Thank you - you were right. Bought some items using pin and then bought some more contactless. All up and running
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Ian
. Also thanks John worked it out and paid in with apple pay. Simples!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: John H on June 03, 2018, 09:06.
Easy to top up at a brilliant exchange rate, I get a note on my phone to confirm each purchase, it’s a winner
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John
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Post by: llamedos on June 03, 2018, 11:39.
I've also got a Monzo card as a backup.