Westpac Global Currency Card

Features

Lock it in!

You can lock in exchange rates^, avoiding the uncertainty of conversion rates and know exactly how much you have to spend before you travel.

Your Westpac Global Currency Card can be pre-loaded with up to 9 different currencies:

The card can be used to obtain local currency from millions of Mastercard® ATMs~ around the world, and to pay directly for goods and services at millions of shops, restaurants, hotels and other locations displaying the Mastercard acceptance mark (in store and online)*.

Use it anywhere, anytime

You can use the Westpac Global Currency Card at millions of Mastercard locations worldwide (in store, ATMs and online)*.

Peace of mind

The card is chip and PIN-protected, giving you additional security when travelling overseas. If you are travelling and the card is lost, stolen or damaged you can request access to your funds via 24/7 global emergency assistance.

Manage it online, anytime

You can manage your Westpac Global Currency Card, load and switch money between currencies online, anytime, from anywhere. 

Fast & convenient payments

Contactless technology for fast and convenient payments** on the go with Mastercard Tap & GoTM

Fewer fees!

There are no monthly fees, and no fees for set up or loading money via bank transfer° leaving you with more money in your pocket. See Limits and Fees.

Terms and conditions

^The exchange rate for each Load/Reload is locked in at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of the transaction. Mastercard will notify customers via the website of the rate that will apply at the time they request the Load/Reload.
*Excludes offline merchants, please see our FAQs on Card Acceptance for more information.
~Some international ATM operators may charge their own fees. Domestic ATMs have a withdrawal fee of NZD$4.
**Contactless payments are only available at participating merchants. Payment limits vary by country.
°A 1.5% fee (of load amount) for all debit card loads apply.