| Revolut 08:45 - Aug 1 with 7146 views | Juzzie |
Going off on our hollibobs in a couple of weeks. Mrs Juzzie suggested putting our spending money into a Revolut card. Apparently you don’t get charged for using it abroad or if you need to do currency conversion.
Anyone here have any experience with it? Recommended/not recommend, pro’s/cons etc?
Any thoughts much appreciated :) |  | | |  |
| Revolut on 15:04 - Aug 2 with 1662 views | BrianMcCarthy |
Another up-vote here for Revolut.
Have used it a lot and have never had any problems.
Can't comment on currency conversions, though, as I've only used it in Euro countries. |  |
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| Revolut on 16:33 - Aug 2 with 1561 views | StevenageRanger |
I just came back from Spain and opened a Wise account (same as the others mentioned re no charges)
I actually converted to Euros over a period of a few weeks (juts to average the exchange rate) and then just had the money sit in a Euro pot in the account. That way I knew the rate and then just spent in Euros the whole time.
Used for the two weeks, got back and converted back what I didnt use and transferred to my normal bank account. |  | | |
| Revolut on 16:39 - Aug 2 with 1555 views | PlanetHonneywood |
I've always found foreign types prefer...
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| Revolut on 16:40 - Aug 2 with 1553 views | BklynRanger |
| Revolut on 16:33 - Aug 2 by StevenageRanger |
I just came back from Spain and opened a Wise account (same as the others mentioned re no charges)
I actually converted to Euros over a period of a few weeks (juts to average the exchange rate) and then just had the money sit in a Euro pot in the account. That way I knew the rate and then just spent in Euros the whole time.
Used for the two weeks, got back and converted back what I didnt use and transferred to my normal bank account. |
I've been using Wise for a few years now, to transfer money into my American account (great fun paying bills over there with the current nightmare exchange rate...).
Have never used them for travel though - did they issue you with a card?
Edit: Don't worry I bothered my arse to find out - might get one of those since I already have an account. [Post edited 2 Aug 2022 17:25]
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| Revolut on 16:49 - Aug 2 with 1528 views | Juzzie |
Thanks everyone for the replies, really appreciated.
I didn't realise it was such a varied market but that's good I guess.
I've signed up for Revolut now so hopefully that'll do the trick in Spain.
We're going to be just south of Barcelona and I'm hoping my sons new QPR away kit will turn up next week so I can surprise him with it when we get there. | | | |
| Revolut on 18:07 - Aug 2 with 1473 views | RamseyR |
Another Monzo fanboy here. Have already spent 6 weeks abroad this year and can't have spent a total of more than £100 in local cash, so the limits on cash withdrawals don't have to be a consideration.
The back end of Monzo is also really clear and it updates instantly as you spend, and simple to move money in or out, if you've not yet got the confidence to use it as your main account.
Long gone are the days of travellers cheques, and waiting outside the local bank for the two hours a day they were open!
Whatever you do...do not use the high street banks cards |  | | |
| Revolut on 10:05 - Aug 3 with 1321 views | francisbowles |
| Revolut on 14:53 - Aug 2 by robith |
The ATM may charge, but the bank does not, which was my point |
I was adding to your suggestion, not disagreeing with it. | | | |
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