Heading abroad for your favourite sporting event this spring? An Post Money has you covered

WE’RE IN THE midst of Six Nations season and so far the men’s Irish rugby team have been successful on their travels.

There are two fixtures left before Ireland can claim another coveted grand slam, including an away trip to Italy on the final day of the tournament. Plenty of Ireland fans will be in attendance, but whether you’re abroad for the Six Nations, a pivotal Premier League game, or a weekend at Cheltenham, you can get value out of the An Post Money Currency Card.

You don’t want to be carrying too much cash during the hustle and bustle of celebrating a try or paying for food and drinks outside the stadium, so why not simplify things with the help of An Post Money?

Paul Merriman, the financial adviser behind Ask Paul, talks us through the many advantages of the An Post Money Currency Card.

Paul Merriman of Financial Advice by AskPaul

Travelling without cash is much safer these days, what would you say to encourage people to get on the prepaid Currency Card train?

There are many benefits to using a travel money card. Firstly, it means you don’t have to hold any cash. Unlike a standard bank-issued debit card, however, the Currency Card holds foreign currencies like pounds, dollars or even dirhams on one travel money card.

The card enables customers to spend worldwide and online with the prepaid contactless Mastercard, as well as monitor their spending and exchange currency commission-free with the An Post Money app or at their local post office. The app allows you to freeze the card with one tap if its lost or stolen, guaranteeing security. You can also use Rate Alerts to be notified if any given currency is at your target rate.

Can you explain why the An Post Money Currency Card is a good option when it comes to traveling for sporting events? Does it help me avoid debit and credit card fees?

Once you spend in the local currency, it means you’re avoiding transaction fees that you would otherwise incur. 

Money management while I’m abroad is always a keen focus. Can I top up while I’m abroad? And in your opinion does that help me save more?

Yes, you can top up your Currency Card using the An Post Money app or Apple Pay or Google Pay.

You can also buy, exchange and manage up to 15 currencies covering many of the world’s most popular destinations.

Exchanging currencies has always confused me, how can I be sure there aren’t hidden fees? 

There are no hidden fees, and ATM withdrawal fees for each currency are published in full on the An Post Money Website*. The card is also subject to certain withdrawal limits which can be found on the same page. Learn more about the An Post Money Currency Card here.

An Post Money Currency Card is issued by PPS EU SA pursuant to license by Mastercard® International. PPS EU SA is authorised by the National Bank of Belgium and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.