Updated October 17, 2026 · DebitCue Editorial Team

Top travel cards compared in South Africa

97 cards available in South Africa, ranked for South Africa.

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Top travel cards compared in South Africa
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Union Pay International logo
Union Pay InternationalTop pick
9.6/10
    Currency conversion fee:
    0%
    Card type:
    Debit
    Legal entity:
    UnionPay International Co., Ltd.
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    2
    ether.fi Cash Card logo
    ether.fi Cash Card

    3% cashback on everyday spending (Core membership): 3% cashback, up to $2K

    9.4/10
    • Multi currency
    • Crypto
    • Virtual card
    Currency conversion fee:
    0% to 0.5%
    Free ATM withdrawals:
    $0
    Monthly fee:
    $0
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    3
    Navan logo
    Navan

    Navan Expense free for the first 5 monthly expensing users on Navan Business: Free for the first 5 users, then $15 per user per month

    9.4/10
    • No annual fee
    Monthly fee:
    $0
    Legal entity:
    Navan, Inc.
    Headquarters:
    United States
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    4
    Sumeria
    9.4/10
    • Virtual card
    Currency conversion fee:
    0%
    Free ATM withdrawals:
    €250
    Monthly fee:
    €0
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    5
    Uni5Pay+ by Scombank logo
    Uni5Pay+ by Scombank
    9.4/10
      Currency conversion fee:
      0%
      Card type:
      Debit
      Legal entity:
      UnionPay International Co., Ltd.
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      6
      Zypto logo
      Zypto

      Take Your Wallets Offline: The Vault Key Card Is Half Price: Vault Key Card at half price

      9.4/10
      • Crypto
      • Virtual card
      Currency conversion fee:
      1.75%
      Monthly fee:
      $0
      Card type:
      Prepaid
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      7
      Gnosis Pay Card logo
      Gnosis Pay Card
      9.3/10
      • Multi currency
      • Crypto
      • Virtual card
      Currency conversion fee:
      0%
      Free ATM withdrawals:
      €5 to €200
      Card type:
      Debit
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      8
      Kast Card

      KAST Reserve introductory rewards rate: 8% to 12% rewards on the reserve account balance (10% on first $50,000, then 8%)

      9.3/10
      • Multi currency
      • Crypto
      • Virtual card
      Monthly fee:
      $0
      Card type:
      Prepaid
      Top-up fee:
      Funding may be subject to fees as specified on the Platform
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      9
      Kraken logo
      Kraken
      9.2/10
      • Multi currency
      • Crypto
      • Virtual card
      Currency conversion fee:
      0%
      Monthly fee:
      €0
      Card type:
      Debit
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      10
      SEB logo
      SEB
      9.2/10
        Monthly fee:
        SEK 50
        Card type:
        Debit
        Card network:
        Mastercard
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        Union Pay International

        Union Pay International

        Top pick for South Africa

        9.6/10See alternatives