BankSA Global Currency Card

What currencies can I load on the BankSA Global Currency Card?

This card supports the following 11 currencies:

Features of the BankSA Global Currency Card

The features and benefits of the BankSA Global Currency Card include:

• Instant loading via BankSA. If you load money from your BankSA account using Internet or mobile banking, the funds will be added to your BankSA Global Currency Card straight away. Note that transfers made from other bank accounts or via BPAY may take several days to process.
• Locked-in exchange rates. By converting your Australian dollar balance on this card into another supported, you'll know exactly how much you have available when you go overseas or shop online with an international retailer. This means you can avoid currency fluctuations.
• Additional card. The BankSA Global Currency Card comes with one complimentary additional card you can use if anything happens to the main one.
• Smartphone app. Manage your card anywhere and at any time with the BankSA Global Currency Card app.
• Global ATM alliance. Enjoy $0 ATM withdrawal fees at over 50,000 ATMs around the world with Global ATM Alliance partners.
• Visa Zero Liability. This card offers you protection against fraudulent transactions and unauthorised purchases made on your account through Visa's Zero Liability Policy.

Rates and fees of the BankSA Global Currency Card

While the BankSA Global Currency Card does not charge an issue fee, reload fee or card replacement fee, the following fees apply in certain situations.

Account and transaction limits

• Account balance. You can have up to AUD$50,000 (or equivalent) on the card at any time.
• Daily load or reload. You can load a maximum of AUD$25,000 (or equivalent) per day. If you load funds in a branch or via bank transfer, the maximum load amount is AUD$25,000 per transaction. For BPAY reloads, the maximum is AUD$6,000 per transaction.
• Maximum balance per year. The amount you have loaded on your card cannot exceed a cumulative total of AUD$100,000 or equivalent during any calendar year.
• ATM and transaction limits. You can withdraw a maximum of AUD$2,000 or equivalent per day. Your total ATM withdrawals, in-store or online purchases cannot exceed AUD$10,000 or equivalent per day. Merchants or ATM operators may impose additional limits.

How to apply for the BankSA Global Currency Card

The BankSA Global Currency Card is only available to existing BankSA customers. So if you already have a BankSA account, you can apply through your Internet or mobile bank account. Before you apply, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements:

• Account requirements. You must be an existing BankSA customer with online or mobile banking access. If you don't have online banking, you can set it up online via the BankSA website or call the bank on 13 22 66.
• Minimum age. You must be at least 16 years old to get a BankSA Global Currency Card.
• Address details. You need to have an Australian residential address to apply for this card.
• Identification. You may also need to provide proof of identification for verification purposes.

If approved, your card should be delivered in three to five business days, although it could take longer if you're in a rural area.

The BankSA Global Currency Card is easy to use and offers a convenient travel money option for the savvy globetrotter. As always though, make sure to compare your options before deciding on a travel money card to find a card that best suits your needs.

FAQs about the BankSA Global Currency Card

Check out these answers to some of the most common questions about the BankSA Global Currency Card. You can also ask us a question using the comment box below.

• How do I activate my BankSA Global Currency Card?

  Follow these steps to activate your account:

  1. Visit banksa.com.au/globalcurrencycard and select "Activate your card".
  2. Enter your card number, expiry date and the last three digits on the card's signature panel.
  3. Choose a four-digit PIN for the card.

• How do I load funds on the BankSA Global Currency Card?

  There are three ways to load funds onto your BankSA Global Currency Card:

  • BankSA Internet Banking. If you transfer money directly from a BankSA account using Internet or mobile banking, it will be added to the card instantly.
  • Bank transfer. You can transfer money from any Australian financial institution by using the BSB and account number that comes with your BankSA Global Currency Card.
  • BPAY. You can also transfer funds using BPAY. The Biller Code is 208637 and the customer reference number is the 13-digit number on the back of your card.

  Note that you can only load funds in Australian dollars and must then transfer it to your chosen supported currency or currencies.

• What happens if I come back from overseas with leftover foreign currency on the card after?

  You can choose between the following options:

  1.) Continue using the card. You can keep the balance on your card and use it to shop in Australia. This gives you a way to avoid foreign transaction fees when shopping online with international retailers that use one of the card's supported currencies.
  2.) Withdraw your cash. You can get your remaining cash from any BankSA, St.George, BankSA or Westpac ATM without being charged an ATM withdrawal fee.
  3.) Transfer funds to another account. You can move your remaining funds to an Australian bank account.

  Note that you should convert any remaining funds on the card to Australian dollars before withdrawing, transferring or spending money in Australia.

• Who do I contact if my card is lost, stolen or damaged?

  If your card has been damaged, lost or stolen, call 1300 797 470 or +61 2 9374 7102 from overseas. This number operates 24/7 and you can request a card replacement or emergency cash here.