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“Worked prefectly for our trip to Orlando in 2010 for...”

★★★★★

written by on 04/01/2011

Worked prefectly for our trip to Orlando in 2010 for both myself and my girlfriend. Used at the shops (though make sure you use it as a credit card, and not a debit card) and also at the ATM's.

Easy to get our money back off the card afterwards too. When we got the card our money was loaded and activated and ready to go straight away and we changed our pin numbers shortly after getting the card. They need two forms of ID to give you a card such as driving licence and passport, and also one form of ID to reclaim the money off the card afterwards.

Very good service, would highly recommend.

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“I recentley used a travel money card in florida and as...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by andrewdavies on 14/10/2010

I recentley used a travel money card in florida and as other reviewers, I experienced problems..not being able to withdraw cash from atm's..card not widely accepted in shops/restaurants..no pin or swiping of card in most places..unable to check balance with out a computer to hand..I will never be using this method of travel money again............

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“IF YOU READ INSTRUCTIONS!!!! It is a simple card to...”

★★★★★

written by on 07/08/2010

IF YOU READ INSTRUCTIONS!!!! It is a simple card to apply for and use. You can only have ONE card in One currency. You pay a charge for atm withdrawals however you can take out upto 500 a day so use your discretion. You always load in sterling. It is not rocket science to work out if you put 1000 pounds on and spent 500 how much youve left!! The data protection act is law so what do you expect, its there for a reason!! Quite obvious all these complaints bar one or two are down to user inablity.

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“I have just returned from Florida and took a travel...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 10/06/2010

I have just returned from Florida and took a travel money card with me. Would advise any one to think twice before using one of these. I was never asked for the pin number or a signature when using this, it was just swiped. There is absloubtley no way of checking how much you have left on the card so you have to write down every time you use it. You are charged $3 every time you withdraw money from an atm and quite often spent about half an hour trying to figure out which account you are supposed to choose. When you come home you can't change the money back, just withdraw it from an atm which costs you again. Cannot use it on the plane. When speaking to staff in sanford airport they said everybody has the same complaints. I have gave 1 star but only because this is mandatory.
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“I was working in the UK for three years and because of...”

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written by on 02/06/2010

I was working in the UK for three years and because of some issues with my employer, I decided to go back to India. I had one days work in Canada and also thought I'll spend a little time with by brother and his family in New Jersey. So I booked my tickets to Canada,New Jersey and back home. Closed my UK bank account, dint want to carry cash so converted them in Amex TCs and was all set to go, unfortunetely I lost my cheques, which I reported right away. Thay asked me a hundred question, demanded loads of documents which I provided. Luckly I had purchase receipt and serial numbers with me, after many calls and emails they said they will take 10 days to get back. I had the TCs in a blank envelope with nothing written on it, I had dropped it when entering the shared house, my land lady had picked it up and since nothing was written on it dint ask anyone. After 2 days when I actually bumped into her and told her my plight she quickly remembered the blank envelope and asked if that was what I was missing. Phew, what a relief I thought, but how mistaken I was. I called Amex and told them that I found my TCs, again they asked me 100 questions and asked me to send a hand written letter to a adress in Salt Lake City for them to unblock the cheques, its been over a week since I sent the letter and send them emails as well, I still havent heard anything from them. I have used Amex in the past and had no issues with them but after this me or any one in my family or friends will never bother with Amex anymore.

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“Be warned!”

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written by rawy on 19/06/2009

Be warned!

I took out a euro card as I was offered a better rate on my whole currency purchase ( £3000) if I took a card out.

I put £500 on a card and took the rest in cash.

When I tried to use it in Mallorca I was asked for ID, Which they refused as the name on the card wasn't mine. It just stated A Traveller, which my ID obviously didn't. I tried to explain it was a prepaid card but they didn't understand.

So I returned to the UK with 270euro on the card. (I managed to use it at the car hire place) and ask to convert it back to £ Cash.

When I took the card out as I asked about what happened if I returned with money on the card & I was told that I would get the same rate as when I put money on the card, as this was a big selling point. I specifically asked as I knew that with cash you always loose money.

So it was a big suprise when they said my 270 euros were worth £180, as the card has a set exchange rate when you cash in the card & it is not very favourable. It is also not listed anywhere on any of the paperwork.

That rate is less that £1- 1Euro.

After standing in the shop for 45mins & suggesting the card was a con (putting other customers off in the shop) they agreed to give me a better rate (It wasn't what was promised) but at least it only meant loosing ~ £10 rather than ~ £50.

I will be sending a complaint letter to first choice for a explination.

Be Warned!

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