Christianne

26th July 2018

Extremely expensive to use. Am I doing something wrong? Bank charges to withdraw cash and we were charged in all locations that we used the card. A 4 day trip has coat about £20 in charges

• I ordered a prepaid multi-currency card
• Reloading the card was easy
• The card was accepted everywhere that I used it
• I would not recommend FairFX to others

Gareth McAleer

23rd July 2018

Shocking and wreckless behaviour from the team in admin . They claimed they mis read an email about topping up and cancelled our card just before leaving to go on holiday . These incompetent people ruined the start of our family holiday . DO NOT USE!

• I ordered £2000 worth of US Dollars
• My order was not delivered on time
• I did not receive the notes I requested
• I would not recommend FairFX to others

Laura

16th July 2018

Absolutely shocking. Several times I have gone to top up the card and the money hasn't gone on, but has left my other current account. Nightmare to get the customer services team to do anything. Very polite and helpful on the phone but every time I called up they could find no record of my previous phone calls or complaints. I also had a fraudulent card charge from India. I made the fraud claim in January and had to call the customer service team several times a month until I finally got my money back TODAY. I had been granted the refund 2 weeks ago but they didn't contact me to tell me and only agree to transfer the money to me after I repeatedly chased them over it. They lost the paperwork I filled in 3 times and just never had a record of my claim. I was even passed on to a manager who started emailing me, and then promptly stopped replying! The app for this card sucks too. So many better options available. Try Revolut instead.

• I ordered £4000 worth of Euros
• My order was not delivered on time
• I did not receive the notes I requested
• I would not recommend FairFX to others

Richard Owen

13th June 2018

Used there app to top up my currency card with £700. Twice it said the transaction had failed but it worked on the third attempt. Couple of days later I check my bank account and they have taken 3 x £700 but only 1 x £700 appears on my currency card. So where is the other £1400. Contacted them to be told the refund would be back in my account by 5pm that day. Yeah right....my bank account is now well overdrawn and after contacting them again they say it will take up to 3 days to refund the money. Don’t need this stress and hassle while on holiday. Last time I’ll use this service,rubbish.

• I ordered £700 worth of Canadian Dollars
• My order was not delivered on time
• I did not receive the notes I requested
• I would not recommend FairFX to others

Keith Baxter

25th April 2018

I have had three Fairfx cards for several years, they use to be good but I think their charges are starting rise while their exchange rates fall. They are quick to take money of you but very slow to refund it. The 24hr customer service centre is a waste of time for anything other than cancelling or reporting the loss of a card. Do not under any circumstance purchase travel cash from them using your anywhere card, they charge delivery and also take a commission which means the exchange rate ends up being rubbish. I think there are better cards now available, I am closing my accounts down

• I ordered a prepaid multi-currency card
• Reloading the card was easy
• The card was accepted everywhere that I used it
• I would not recommend FairFX to others

T Richards

13th April 2018

I used this in Florida and found that whenever I used it in a place that supplied a service such as a restaurant, excursion provider etc, the amount I spent had another 15% deducted that was unavailable to me. When I rang FairFax from the states (at my cost) they said it was deducted to cover a tip - even though the fact I had 'tipped' was shown on the transaction invoice or I had tipped in cash. This allowed 2 restaurants to bill me for the tip again!!! The majority of places were honest and did not bill again, but the FairFax policy is to hold onto your money anyway for 5 days, which meant I had a lot of funds tied up that I could not use. It is not their place to decide if you tip or how, so unless they have changed this policy I would avoid, unless you are okay with this.

• Reloading the card was easy
• The card was not accepted everywhere that I wanted to use it
• I would not recommend FairFX to others

Karen Webb

23rd September 2017

The card has been compromised so lucky not to much in there. Have written twice to Fairfax to ask how this could happen so far they havnt answered that .. but they have put a block on

• I ordered £800 worth of Euros
• I would not recommend FairFX to others

Alyson

20th September 2017

Up to two months ago I would have given them a 5 rating. I have had a prepaid card for some years now, and been totally happy with it. Have never had any issues to contact customer service over. However, for some reason - have they been taken over or something? - the rates now are incredibly poor. I used to buy when they were no less than 1 point below MSE's best deal. Today they are at least 4 points below, and less than the post office offers. I did email them last week, and incredibly, the rate jumped a little. I usually bought on Mondays around lunchtime, as the rate always seemed to jump?, but I do wonder if there is maybe some 'manipulation' with differing offers to some customers? Now looking at alternatives.

• I ordered a prepaid Euro card
• Reloading the card was easy
• The card was accepted everywhere that I used it
• I would not recommend FairFX to others

Trevor

19th July 2017

I have had a car for several years but found towards the last, the customer service was always very poor. Had a couple issues and they were not helpful in resolving the issues. Also, didn't like being charged for atm withdrawals abroad (in same currency). Wouldnt use them again,

• I ordered a prepaid Euro card
• Reloading the card was not easy
• The card was accepted everywhere that I used it
• I would not recommend FairFX to others

Alex

15th July 2017

Great card great company. Code: inbwyx7s Still works for free card

• I ordered a prepaid Euro card
• Reloading the card was easy
• The card was accepted everywhere that I used it
• I would recommend FairFX to others

Alex

20th May 2017

Excellent!! Still get free card with code: inbwyx7s

Tricky

13th May 2017

1st up, the exchange rate is no better than anywhere else. 2nd you just try and change your email address! Nigh on impossible and you have to go through customer services hoops too, not the best! 3rd Password security, we are in 2017 and for a financial product no special characters! 4th Had a couple of issues trying to load up as I only put a small amount on each time I can afford to lose. 5th The phone app is a nasty nasty piece of work to do anything but check your balance. 2 years ago I was one of their fans, now I am looking elsewhere for better rates etc.

• I ordered a prepaid Euro card
• Reloading the card was not easy
• The card was accepted everywhere that I used it
• I would not recommend FairFX to others

Michael Stephen

20th April 2017

Have had a FairFX card for a few years with the same PIN. Loaded card for a recent holiday in the USA and on the first use it was declined. Had to contact customer services from the hotel at great expense. Was told that we had changed our PIN, which we had not as we had kept the same PIN since having the card. Customer services advised us to set a new PIN whilst on the phone which we did. I contacted them on our return home but was informed that the PIN could only be changed by the customer which I disagreed with. They would not accept that our PIN could have been changed without our knowledge. Not impressed. I am reluctant to use this card for this year's holiday.

• I ordered a prepaid usd card
• Topping up was easy and straightforward
• The exchange rates and fees were clear
• The card was accepted everywhere
• I would recommend this card to others

HJR

15th February 2017

Fantastic card, accepted everywhere in Europe and US. Use just like a bank card. Great rates too. I have had both euro and dollar cards for 10 years and found them the best compared to other cards. Use FairFX code foq1z to save the £10 reg fee

• I ordered a prepaid multi-currency card
• Topping up was easy and straightforward
• The exchange rates and fees were clear
• The card was accepted everywhere
• I would recommend this card to others

Michael D

16th March 2016

Brillant. Have used the Euro card for several years. Top has been great, no glitches so far. When new card was needed as old one was due to expire they contacted not the other way round. Would certainly recommend it.

• I ordered a prepaid eur card
• Topping up was easy and straightforward
• The exchange rates and fees were clear
• The card was accepted everywhere
• I would recommend this card to others

David

24th February 2016

Have all three Fairfx cards and have done for a number of years as I travel almost continuously. Generally I would say a good card to use. Occasional glitches with loading but works itself out normally... but can be frustrating if it happens at the weekend. Customer Services could be a little bit more user friendly. Tend not to solve problems, more providing reasons for problem or state a procedure. However, I would recommend for sure. Tried an actual travel company card as a standby and found loading was a nightmare, in fact was unable to get into website - so waste of time completely.

David

21st February 2016

Fairfax was a general in the army of Oliver Cromwell. Apart from that I've found nothing to dislike about FairFX.

• I ordered a prepaid eur card
• Topping up was easy and straightforward
• The exchange rates and fees were clear
• The card was accepted everywhere
• I would recommend this card to others

bill laidlaw

8th January 2016

I've been a FairFX Eurocard holder for years, now. I've been very happy with the service, the ease of use, the excellent website and, up till lately, the Rates. I will need to buy Euros soon, and have been comparing rates - just to gloat over how good my card is; I was wrong. The rates now are far less competitive than they have been. Today, for example, there are at least 12 eurocards offering better rates. I've e-mailed FairFX Customer Services about this over a week ago - and had no reply, not even an acknowledgement. So I am considering a change.

• This was not the first time I used this supplier
• I would not recommend this supplier to others

Bleddyn

9th December 2015

When you register use the code foq1z to save the registration fee. I have used these cards both in Europe and USA. They are hassle free and easy to budget a holiday and check account online.

• This was my first time using this supplier
• I would recommend this supplier to others

Mark H

12th November 2015

Use this code 02kdvies and they wave the £9.95 fee..! :-) Was going to use a competitor card but after reading their poor reviews I decided to use this card. The rate was much much better then my bank, post office etc. €1.3727 at the time of signup. The card take around five days to arrive. I front loaded £1,000 onto mine at sign up and the process went very smoothly, no problems at all. I can't recommend you get this card enough :-) Update.. I have now usd this card in europe. No problems at all and at the time of posting the conversion rate is back up to €1.40..! :-)

• This was my first time using this supplier
• I would recommend this supplier to others

Tomas

31st March 2015

Promo code foq1z for £9.95 saving on registration. Excellent card.

• This was not the first time I used this supplier
• I would recommend this supplier to others

Andy W

12th September 2014

I have both a euro card and dollar card. I am now on my 2nd euro card and would recommend this card to anyone who holidays abroad. Top up is via the internet straight from bank account and with conveinent app you can keep uptodate with the exchange rate. Would not go abroad without one.

Andy Lawson

26th April 2014

This is my 3rd year with Fair fx and I'm about to go on holiday with it for the second time. They have given me some good exchange rates and are very competitive. Reloading the card is so easy, I did it in America via their website with no issues.

AlanE

13th February 2013

This is my third year with the FairFX card, and I\'m very satisfied. Operating costs are minimal, no problem reloading it online, and, as it has the MasterCard symbol, it is accepted everywhere. I have another card for emergency use (from another High Street travel company) and, by comparison, that\'s a real pain to top-up and the exchange rate is poor.