Travel Money Cards

New Zealand's Complete Travel Money Card Guide

Independent comparison of 15+ travel cards. Real exchange rates, hidden fees exposed, comprehensive expert analysis.

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Top-Rated Travel Cards

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Wise Travel Card

Wise Travel Card

Wise

4.8/5.0
Exchange Rate: 0.5%
Loading Fee: Free
Real exchange rates (mid-market)
50+ currencies supported
Free international transfers
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Revolut Travel Card

Revolut Travel Card

Revolut

4.6/5.0
Exchange Rate: 0.5%
Loading Fee: Free
Advanced budgeting tools
Cryptocurrency features
Instant spending notifications
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ANZ Travel Card

ANZ Travel Card

ANZ Bank

4.2/5.0
Exchange Rate: 2.5%
Loading Fee: 1.2%
Bank branch support
11 currencies supported
Online management
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Travel Money Card Market Analysis 2025

Latest rates, fees, and features comparison across all major providers

0.45%
Lowest Exchange Rate
Wise Multi-Currency
$0
Loading Fee
7 providers offer free loading
2.95%
Highest Rate Found
Traditional bank cards
15+
Cards Analyzed
Complete NZ market

Current Exchange Rate Comparison

ProviderEUR RateUSD RateLoading FeeRating
Wise0.45% above mid-market0.45% above mid-marketFree
4.8
Revolut0.5% (weekdays)0.5% (weekdays)Free
4.6
ANZ Travel Card2.5% margin2.5% margin1.2%
3.5
Westpac Airpoints2.8% margin2.8% margin2.0%
3.0

Hidden Fees Exposed

Many providers don't clearly display all costs. Here's what they don't want you to know.

Bank Travel Cards

  • Loading fees: 1.2-2.0% on every top-up
  • Exchange margins: 2.5-3.5% above mid-market rate
  • ATM fees: $2.50-$4.00 per withdrawal plus 2.5%
  • Inactivity fees: $2-5/month after 6 months

Total cost on $3,000 trip: $180-270 in fees

Specialist Providers

  • Loading fees: Free on most providers
  • Exchange margins: 0.45-1% above mid-market
  • ATM fees: $1.50-2.00 per withdrawal plus 2%
  • Inactivity fees: None for most providers

Total cost on $3,000 trip: $40-90 in fees

Potential Savings: $140-180 per trip

By choosing the right travel money card over traditional bank options

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Average savings: $140-180 per international trip

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