Spend abroad like a local — without the bank fees
A virtual Visa/Mastercard you load and spend anywhere cards are accepted. Skip the foreign-transaction fees and marked-up exchange rates ordinary bank cards add overseas — and manage it all from your phone.
Why travellers choose it
Spend in the local currency without the mark-ups most bank cards add — the rate is shown before you confirm.
Pay in shops and online overseas without the 2–3% surcharge typical bank cards add on every swipe.
A virtual card you can freeze and unfreeze instantly if your phone goes missing — no lost wallet, no lost money.
Accepted anywhere Visa or Mastercard is — that’s 200+ countries, in-store or online.
Add it to Apple Pay or Google Pay and pay straight from your phone or watch.
Create the card, load it, and start spending — no branch visit and no waiting for the post.
How it works
- 1Create your cardSet up a virtual Visa/Mastercard in a couple of minutes — no paperwork, no branch.
- 2Load itTop up your balance before you fly or on the move. Funding options are shown before you confirm.
- 3Spend anywhereAdd it to Apple Pay/Google Pay and tap, or pay online — and freeze it any time from the app.
Fees, made simple
No surprises buried in the small print. Here’s how pricing works — exact figures and limits depend on your region and are always shown before you create or top up a card.
Spend overseas in the local currency with no foreign-transaction surcharge.
Any load or top-up fee and the exchange rate are displayed upfront — you decide before you confirm.
Freezing, unfreezing and checking your balance never cost anything.
Load and spend limits vary by country and are set out clearly in the app.
This is general information, not financial advice. The card is issued by licensed partners; terms vary by jurisdiction.
Safar card vs a normal bank card
| Safar Travel Card | Typical bank card | |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-transaction fee | None on spending | Usually ~2–3% |
| Exchange rate | Fair, shown upfront | Often marked up |
| Freeze / unfreeze instantly | Yes, in the app | Rarely |
| Ready to use | In minutes | Days by post |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay | Yes | Varies |
| Keep travel spending separate | Yes — a dedicated balance | Mixed with everyday account |
“Typical bank card” reflects common debit/credit card terms for overseas use; your own bank’s fees may differ — check before you travel.
Card + eSIM — the full trip kit
Your card and your data work best together: check balances, freeze the card, confirm the live exchange rate and split bills on the spot — all over your travel eSIM, from the moment you land.
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Compare travel cards →Frequently asked questions
Is the Safar Travel Card a real Visa/Mastercard?
Yes — it’s a virtual card on the Visa or Mastercard network, issued by licensed partners, that works anywhere those cards are accepted, online or in store via Apple Pay / Google Pay.
How do I avoid foreign-transaction fees?
Spend in the local currency and decline any “pay in your home currency” offer at the terminal. The card is built for overseas spending, so you skip the mark-ups ordinary bank cards add.
How do I load the card?
You top up a balance before spending. The available funding options, the exchange rate and any fee are always shown before you confirm, and limits vary by region.
Can I freeze the card if I lose my phone?
Yes — freeze and unfreeze instantly from the app at no cost, so a lost or stolen phone doesn’t mean lost money.
Where can I use it?
Anywhere Visa or Mastercard is accepted — over 200 countries and territories — in shops, online, and at ATMs where supported.
Is it available in my country?
The card is issued by licensed partners and availability varies by region. We’ll show whether it’s available to you before you create one.
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