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£190 saved in New York

Using your Currensea travel debit card in New York will remove bank fees, giving you a better exchange rate than the high street banks. It could save you £190 on average¹.

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Holiday spend breakdown

Based on a week long trip to New York for two adults

Four-star hotel, including weekend checkout

$1,800

Local ATM at the weekend

$300

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

$1,800

Taxis and public transport

$180

Daily refreshments inc coffee, soft drinks and ice cream

$240

Entertainment including excursions, museums and galleries

$875

Local ATM midweek

$200

Drinks and evening entertainment

$1,000

Shopping and souvenirs

$800

TOTAL

$7,195

The Comparison

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Total FX charges

£28.10

£187.17

£197.28

£191.61

£245.28

£198.41

£293.14

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Great rates when spending abroad for the occasional traveller

Competitive 0.5% FX rate
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0% FX rate with exclusive benefits, perfect for regular travellers

Market leading 0% FX rate
Fee-free withdrawals up to £500/month, then 1% rate applies
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Preferred Hotels & Resorts perks
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0% FX rates with luxury benefits for frequent jet-setters

Market leading 0% FX rate
Fee-free withdrawals up to £750/month, then 1% rate applies
Luxury Hotels and Resorts perks
Preferred Hotels & Resorts - enjoy 4 nights for the price of 3
Exclusive membership to Avis President's club and Hertz's President's Circle
24/7 travel concierge giving you access to top restaurants, events and experiences
Airport lounge access with Lounge Key™
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