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Best prepaid cards, compared worldwide

Every prepaid card here is judged on the same footing - load fees, foreign charges and budgeting features, with no credit check. Filter by network, issuer or fee to build your shortlist.

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Curve Prepaid card
Curve Pay
Cash back
MASTERCARD
4.8 4.8 out of 5
Best for rewards
Prepaid card Curve - Mastercard

Curve Pay

9.6/10

One free card to rule all your cards

Cash back Pay in installments No FX fee
Fee
No fee
Foreign fee
None
Type
Prepaid card

Why we like it

  • Access to single-use and always-active cashback offers (up to…
  • No card fee
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Pay in installments
Apply now On Curve's secure site View details
Revolut Prepaid card
Revolut Standard
Points
VISA
4.8 4.8 out of 5
Best for rewards
Prepaid card Revolut - Visa

Revolut Standard

9.6/10

Free multi-currency card with no monthly fee

Points No FX fee
Fee
No fee
Foreign fee
None
Type
Prepaid card

Why we like it

  • 1 RevPoint per £10 spent; redeemable 1:1 for Avios…
  • Welcome bonus
  • No card fee
  • No foreign transaction fees
Apply now On Revolut's secure site View details
Revolut Prepaid card
Revolut Ultra
Points
VISA
4.6 4.6 out of 5
Best for lounge access
Prepaid card Revolut - Visa

Revolut Ultra

9.2/10

Unlimited lounges, platinum card, and the fastest RevPoints earn rate

Points No FX fee
Fee
£45 GBP/mo (≈ $56)
Foreign fee
None
Type
Prepaid card

Why we like it

  • 1 RevPoint per £1 spent; redeemable 1:1 for Avios…
  • Welcome bonus
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Airport lounge access
Apply now On Revolut's secure site View details
Curve Prepaid card
Curve Pay Pro+
Cash back
MASTERCARD
4.5 4.5 out of 5
Best for lounge access
Prepaid card Curve - Mastercard

Curve Pay Pro+

9.0/10

Maximum FX headroom, lounge access and cashback at 12 retailers

Cash back Pay in installments No FX fee
Fee
£17.99 GBP/mo (≈ $22)
Foreign fee
None
Type
Prepaid card

Why we like it

  • 1% cashback on all spending outside GBP and EUR…
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Airport lounge access
  • Pay in installments
Apply now On Curve's secure site View details
bunq Prepaid card
bunq Elite
Cash back
MASTERCARD
4.5 4.5 out of 5
Best for travel insurance
Prepaid card bunq - Mastercard

bunq Elite

9.0/10

Premium global banking with cashback, travel insurance and eSIM

Cash back
Fee
€18.99 EUR/mo (≈ $20)
Foreign fee
0.5%
Type
Prepaid card

Why we like it

  • 1% cashback on all card payments. Invite up to…
  • Welcome bonus
  • Travel insurance included
Apply now On bunq's secure site View details
Curve Prepaid card
Curve Pay X
Cash back
MASTERCARD
4.4 4.4 out of 5
Best for rewards
Prepaid card Curve - Mastercard

Curve Pay X

8.8/10

More FX freedom and cashback for occasional travellers

Cash back Pay in installments No FX fee
Fee
£5.99 GBP/mo (≈ $7)
Foreign fee
None
Type
Prepaid card

Why we like it

  • 1% cashback on all spending outside GBP and EUR…
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Pay in installments
Apply now On Curve's secure site View details
Revolut Prepaid card
Revolut Metal (UK)
Points
VISA
4.4 4.4 out of 5
Best for lounge access
Prepaid card Revolut - Visa

Revolut Metal (UK)

8.8/10

Premium stainless steel card with double-speed RevPoints

Points No FX fee
Fee
£14.99 GBP/mo (≈ $19)
Foreign fee
None
Type
Prepaid card

Why we like it

  • 1 RevPoint per £2 spent; redeemable 1:1 for Avios…
  • Welcome bonus
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Airport lounge access
Apply now On Revolut's secure site View details
Curve Prepaid card
Curve Pay Pro
Cash back
MASTERCARD
4.3 4.3 out of 5
Best for rewards
Prepaid card Curve - Mastercard

Curve Pay Pro

8.6/10

The frequent traveller's fee-free global card

Cash back Pay in installments No FX fee
Fee
£9.99 GBP/mo (≈ $12)
Foreign fee
None
Type
Prepaid card

Why we like it

  • 1% cashback on all spending outside GBP and EUR…
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Pay in installments
Apply now On Curve's secure site View details
Revolut Prepaid card
Revolut Plus
Points
VISA
4.3 4.3 out of 5
Best for rewards
Prepaid card Revolut - Visa

Revolut Plus

8.6/10

Light-touch paid plan with purchase protection

Points No FX fee
Fee
£3.99 GBP/mo (≈ $5)
Foreign fee
None
Type
Prepaid card

Why we like it

  • 1 RevPoint per £10 spent; redeemable for Avios or…
  • No foreign transaction fees
Apply now On Revolut's secure site View details
Revolut Prepaid card
Revolut Premium (UK)
Points
VISA
4.3 4.3 out of 5
Best for lounge access
Prepaid card Revolut - Visa

Revolut Premium (UK)

8.6/10

Unlimited FX with full travel insurance

Points No FX fee
Fee
£7.99 GBP/mo (≈ $10)
Foreign fee
None
Type
Prepaid card

Why we like it

  • 1 RevPoint per £4 spent; redeemable 1:1 for Avios…
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Airport lounge access
  • Travel insurance included
Apply now On Revolut's secure site View details
bunq Prepaid card
bunq Pro
No rewards
MASTERCARD
3.6 3.6 out of 5
Best for rewards
Prepaid card bunq - Mastercard

bunq Pro

7.2/10

Multi-account budgeting with 3 cards and 25 digital cards

No rewards
Fee
€9.99 EUR/mo (≈ $11)
Foreign fee
0.5%
Type
Prepaid card

Why we like it

  • Environmental: 1 tree planted per €250 spent
  • Welcome bonus
Apply now On bunq's secure site View details

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