New Market Leading Prepaid Euro Mastercard(R) Launched by Currencies Direct
made easier and more secure with the release of the new prepaid Euro
MasterCard from Currencies Direct.
The new card, aimed at tourists, expats and business travellers, has
distinct advantages over existing cards on the market, it is:
- Free to obtain
- Free to load, with no maintenance fees
- Secured with Chip and PIN technology
And as you would expect from Currencies Direct, the card offers
competitive exchange rates.
The card, developed by Currencies Direct and payment processor
CorporatePay, is issued by Newcastle Building Society and accepted in
millions of hotels, restaurants, ATMs, bars and shops throughout the Eurozone
where the MasterCard acceptance mark is displayed.
fees and a great exchange rate, our new Currency Card is one of the most
competitive in the market. It not only provides great value for money but
makes an important contribution to our core customer pledge – to provide
money without frontiers.”
Direct to drive the company’s product and e-commerce development, added:
“Prepaid cards offer obvious advantages above carrying and using your travel
money.
“Besides improved exchange rates, customers will have full control over
their travel money, being able to use the cards wherever MasterCard cards are
accepted, without the hassle and risk of carrying cash when they travel.”
Currencies Direct launch its new Currency Card in partnership with the
leading prepaid issuer in
a valuable new level of convenience for Currencies Direct customers
travelling abroad.”
Once customers are back in the UK they can watch the euro exchange rate
and top their card up for their next trip away when they can best maximise
their money.
The Currencies Direct MasterCard will be available to any Currencies
Direct customer over the age of 18.
SMS and phone loading features will be available later this year.
For further information visit http://www.currenciesdirect.com
MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International. The
Currencies Direct prepaid MasterCard is issued by Newcastle Building Society
(“NBS”) pursuant to licence by MasterCard International. NBS is authorised &
regulated by the Financial Services Authority as an issuer of e-money
(registration no. 156058).
SOURCE Currencies Direct