Thomson and First Choice launch pre-paid money card
Thomson and First Choice have today launched a new pre-paid
Travel Money Card, backed by MasterCard.
The card can be electronically loaded with both euro and US Dollars and used to purchase goods at over 28 million locations worldwide.
The Travel Money Cards will be promoted in 860 First Choice, Holiday Hypermarket and Thomson Travel branches.
“We think this is something our customers will find assists them in planning and budgeting for their holidays,†said Jeremy Osborne, TUI UK director of financial services.
“As the card is pre-loaded with a fixed amount of currency at a given rate, it will appeal to the budget-conscious as it makes it much easier to manage finances whilst away.
“In addition, it’s impossible to over-spend on the card, and as it’s not linked to a bank or credit card account, the exposure to fraud and loss is reduced.
“Customers will benefit from significant savings when compared to most credit or debit cards whilst also eliminating any additional foreign exchange fees.â€
It is valid for three years, so any unused funds can just be kept on the card for future use.
By Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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