With the wide acceptance of credit and debit cards abroad, it's all to easy to use traditional plastic when travelling. But what cardholders often miss is that their card issue will charge a fee, normally between £1.50 and £2.50, per transaction made abroad. Combined with the less than favourable exchange rate offered by the issuing bank, this can add a significant amount on to the holiday budget.
The Kalixa prepaid MasterCard offers a cheap, effective alternative. From 1st June till 30th September 03 January 2011, the standard FX fees will be waived on transactions made abroad. What's more, Kalixa offers the lowest exchange rate available, passing on MasterCard's own rate to the cardholder.
The result is savings of 5-6% compared with other standard products such as cards issued by high street banks.
Kalixa also has an advantage over specialist travel products - because it's not currency specific, you can use it any country. Plus when you return home, there are no costs involved in spending funds from your card in the UK.
So what are you waiting for? Make your holiday money go further ...with a Kalixa prepaid MasterCard.