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Travel Money

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So you're about to embark on a trip of a lifetime and you need to know how you can access your money... Illawarra Credit Union have a number of options which are suitable for overseas travel.

Multi-Currency Cash Passport

The new Multi-Currency Cash Passport is a convenient and safe way of carrying your travel money overseas, offering all the peace of mind and security of traditional travellers cheques and the convenience of cash world-wide.

  • Prepaid and reloadable
  • Access local currency from over 1.9 million MasterCard ATMs worldwide
  • Accepted at over 29 million MasterCard retailers worldwide
  Features and Benefits
  • International ATM Transactions Fee FREE*
  • Load multiple currencies onto one easy to use Card**
  • Smart wallet functionality – Intelligently selects the currency for your transaction. Funds can be used from multiple wallets if required to help ensure your transaction is approved.
  • Chip & PIN protected for enhanced security and worldwide acceptance
  • Access local currency from over 1.9 million MasterCard ATMs worldwide
  • Accepted at over 29 million MasterCard retailers worldwide and online
  • Reload in store or online via BPAY®
  • Lock in your rate*** for the funds you load at the relevant exchange rate of the day
  • Free second card as back-up in case the primary card is lost or stolen
  • 24/7 Global Emergency Assistance
  • Option to load up to a maximum of AU$100,000
  • Not linked to your personal bank account
  • Free card replacement to anywhere in the world#
  • Card valid for up to 5 years so you can use it for multiple trips
  • Cards activated for use within 2 business hours

*Some ATM Operators may charge their own fee or set their own limits.

**Before you make a decision to acquire the Card, please check the Cash Passport PDS for the latest currencies supported.

*** “Lock in your rate” means that the prevailing exchange rate is locked in for the initial load value only. Subsequent card reloads will be processed at the then prevailing exchange rate on the day of the reload transaction, and will be locked in at that rate.

#Conditions Apply

Travellers Cheques

Travellers' cheques are a safe, easy way to protect your travel money and they are universally accepted.

  • Access to your funds without actually carrying the cash
  • If lost, traveller's cheques can be replaced
  • Seven currencies available

Foreign Cash

No matter where you travel, you will need some local currency to pay for small things such as taxis, snacks or internet use.

  • Pre-order your foreign cash through us
  • Be prepared with local currency when you arrive
  • A number of currencies are available

For more information or to purchase any of these Credit Union services contact us.

American Express is the product issuer of the foreign exchange products. Please refer to the relevant (Travellers Cheques/Telegraphic Transfers) Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or Disclosure Document (DD). The information contained in this document has been prepared without taking into account your objectives and financial situation or needs. You should request an American Express Financial Services Guide and read the PDS and/or DD and consider the appropriateness of International Payments and Travellers Cheques in relation to your individual requirements. American Express International, Inc. (ABN 15 000 618 208, AFSL No. 237996). Incorporated with limited liability in Delaware USA. ® Registered Trademark of American Express Company.

****Emergency cash replacement (up to the amount available on your card), anywhere in the world, normally within 20 minutes, though in some remote locations this could take up to 24 hours.

Access Prepaid Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 145 452 044, AFSL 386 837) arranges for the issue of the Cash Passport in conjunction with the issuer, Heritage Bank Limited (ABN 32 087 652 024, AFSL/ACL 240984). You should consider the Product Disclosure Statement for the relevant Cash Passport before deciding to acquire the product. Any advice does not take into account your personal needs, financial circumstances or objectives and you should consider if it is appropriate for you. MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.

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