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Managing money when abroad proving a challenge? Here's an easier way...

An Post Money’s foreign currency offering includes both cash and card options.

GETTING A CHANCE to head away on holidays, to completely unwind and relax or become even busier discovering a new country, provides a brilliant change of pace to your life.

It can be easy to lose regular habits from your day-to-day life when you go abroad, but that’s what holidays are all about. Eating in restaurants nightly, going out for drinks, and enjoying new experiences are the reasons we look forward to getting away.

If you’re having difficulty managing your money and keeping track of your spending whilst you go wild on holiday, especially if you are dealing in foreign currency and the extra headache that comes with exchange rates, An Post is here to provide a helpful solution.

With options for both cash and card, An Post can ease any stressors that may arise when travelling abroad, leaving you to simply enjoy your holiday.

An Post Money Currency Card

The An Post Money Currency Card, powered by Mastercard®, offers 0% commission on foreign currency, ensuring you get great value for your money and don’t have to rely on potentially expensive local exchanges. 

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You can top-up the card with up to 15 currencies via post offices, online, or on the An Post Money app, so you can keep track of your spending. You can sign up for the An Post Money Currency Card at any post office or through the An Post Money app.

Once your account is created, you can manage it through the An Post Money app, which is available on Google Play and the Apple store. If your card is lost or stolen, freeze your card through the An Post Money app so your funds are safe. You can also check your balance through the app and top-up your card at any time. 

No matter where you travel in the world on your next holiday, foreign currency concerns won’t apply to you, as the card is accepted anywhere that Mastercard is, providing a truly international advantage. 

There are enough things to be worrying about in the world, but your finances when you travel don’t have to be one. For an added level of peace of mind, the An Post Money Currency Card comes with 24/7 global support, emergency cash up to a fixed amount loaded on your card digitally if you lose your card, and two cards provided in case one goes missing.

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An Post Foreign Cash Offering

Alongside the An Post Money Currency Card, An Post also offers 0% commission on foreign currency in cash. If cash is still king for you, or you just prefer the comfort of having money on you when travelling, GBP and USD are available in every post office, with Polish zloty, Canadian dollars, and Australian dollars available in selected offices. There is no need to pre-order or pre-pay any currency, all can be collected on the same day. 

Wherever you go on your next holiday, An Post provides great levels of comfort with its combined foreign currency cash and card offers.

An Post is authorised by the Minister for Finance to provide Foreign Currency Cash. 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.

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