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The best prepaid cards for international travel in 2025
When searching for the best prepaid card for international travel, prioritize convenience and security. These cards let you withdraw cash and pay in stores using local currency at competitive exchange rates. This can help to remove some of the main areas of concern when traveling abroad, such as high foreign transaction fees and a possible lack of security. By choosing a prepaid debit card, you avoid the problem of carrying cash. You also don’t need to use a credit card or a debit card linked to your bank account. Instead, you simply load the prepaid Mastercard or prepaid Visa card
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Hidden fees and other risks: the disadvantages of using a credit card abroad
The disadvantages of using a credit card abroad haven’t stopped it from becoming an extremely popular way of paying while traveling. While most people are aware that foreign transaction fees are involved, there are other drawbacks to be aware of. It’s certainly convenient to use a credit card abroad since they’re so widely accepted. Credit and debit cards from the major card networks are now accepted in stores and ATMs worldwide. Whether you’re withdrawing cash abroad or paying in a store, using your credit card is simple. Yet, that doesn’t mean that it always makes good financial sense. You don’t
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Understanding contactless payment limits: how much can you spend with tap-and-go?
The emergence of contactless payments has changed the way we pay, with contactless cards allowing us to make a simple tap or use a mobile phone to pay effortlessly using the “tap-and-go” method. How can you start using this convenient approach that combines a card or mobile device with biometric authentication? We need to look at how contactless payments work and what kind of contactless limit you can expect to have. The emergence of contactless payments has changed the way we pay, with contactless cards allowing us to make a simple tap or use a mobile phone to pay effortlessly
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How much cash can I withdraw from an ATM: a complete guide
Daily limits are important when you need to withdraw cash from an ATM. These limits let you know what cash withdrawals you can make using a credit or debit card each day. The type of card and whether you’re at home or abroad are key factors in what size of cash withdrawal limits will be in force. Find out how to obtain cash from an ATM without any problems. Understanding daily ATM withdrawal limits for cash withdrawals A daily cash limit shows you how much you can take from ATM cash machines using a debit card or credit card. Banks
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Samsung Wallet vs. Google Pay: which is right for you?
Samsung Wallet and Google Pay are both useful, widely-used digital payment solutions, but which is best for you? By looking at a Samsung Wallet vs. Google Pay comparison, you can see their main elements side by side to make a more informed decision on which to use for payments. Overview of Samsung Wallet and Google Pay At first sight, the main difference is that the Samsung Pay wallet is exclusive to Samsung devices, while the Google wallet can be used on virtually any Android device. If you’re using a personal account or a start-up business account, either of these services
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How to use Google Pay: a step-by-step guide for 2025
Google Pay is fast and secure and is one of the key features for many Android-based devices. With just a few clicks, anyone can pay at stores, send funds to someone, or manage multiple transactions. So, how do you use Google Pay? Read on to find out! What is Google Pay, and why use it? Google Pay is a digital wallet and payment service developed and provided by Google that allows you to send, receive, and store funds securely. Primarily compatible with Android, it also works on iOS and web platforms with a free download. So, why is it good?
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Best debit card for travel: what you need to know
Not all debit cards are created equal when it comes to their owner traveling abroad and foreign transaction fees. And, sadly, the cards don’t always cover all countries, so you should be aware of what to expect when traveling to another country. In this article, our team will take a closer look at what can be deemed as the best debit card for travel, including fees, global acceptance, and security. Why your choice of debit card matters on the road When you’re traveling, the last thing you want is to be left without any cash in the middle of nowhere
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Genome expands with 4 more currencies – 11 total for your use! How to benefit from them?
In October 2024, Genome introduced Polish zloty (PLN), Swiss franc (CHF), Japanese yen (JPY), and Canadian dollar (CAD) as new currencies for your accounts and other services. Then we thought – why stop there? And thus, later on, we introduced 4 more new currencies: Czech koruna (CZK), Hungarian forint (HUF), Swedish krona (SEK), and Australian dollar (AUD). This brings the total number of currencies in which you can open an account to 11, including our originals: euro (EUR), US dollar (USD), and British pound (GBP). So, how can you use and benefit from all these currencies inside Genome? Let’s take
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Using a virtual card for Google Ads: a complete guide
Google Ads is crucial for any business to promote its goods, services, and special offers to its target audience. And to manage Google Ads, Facebook, TikTok ads, or any other online account for your business, you definitely need a quick and reliable payment method. A virtual credit card/debit card can be uniquely useful and have several advantages for such operations compared to a regular credit card. Find out how virtual credit cards/debit cards work and how to use them for Google Ads in the article below! What is a virtual card, and how does it work? Virtual cards are the