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The card for travelling

 

  • Over 70 million acceptance points
  • Secure thanks to prepaid
  • No annual card fee
  • Cashback on hotel bookings
  • Free credit top-up

 

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Prepaid card for greater security – also when shopping online

Swiss market leader for Mastercard® travel cards

Accepted by more than 70 million merchants around the world and with maximum security – that’s what the Travel card stands for.

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Always secure

  • Without connecting to an account

  • Prepaid instead of credit

  • Notification of debits

  • Block the card immediately via the app

 

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Easy to top up

  • Up to CHF/EUR/USD 10’000

  • With debit/credit card

  • Via bank transfer

  • With PostFinance Pay

 

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Reliable worldwide

  • More than 70 million points of acceptance

  • Cash withdrawals at home and abroad

  • No processing fees abroad

  • Worldwide replacement free of charge

 

Be prepaid to travel

Be prepaid to travel

Card will be sent by post in two to three working days. Digital version available immediately.

 

1. Download app

Download the Swiss Bankers app from the Apple or Google Play Store.

 

 

2. Order card

Register in the app with ID/passport and order the card.

 

 

3. Add credit to your balance

Add credit to the (digital) card and get started.

 

More holiday for your money: up to 20% on Booking.com

Take advantage of discounted accommodation on Booking.com! The Travel card is your exclusive key to unlock the best deals. Save 20% on Booking.com

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FAQs

Answers to general questions about PIN codes, security, mobile payment and services can be found under Frequently asked questions.

Looking for a free prepaid credit card for travel?

You want to travel with a free credit card and stay in great hotels, from simple bed and breakfasts to five-star luxury hotels, at the best conditions? Then we have the solution for you: The Travel Card from Swiss Bankers offers everything at once. Whether for travel in Switzerland, go on city trips in Europe or visit the USA, the Travel card is the perfect travel companion and is available in CHF, EUR and USD.

How can I save money with Travel?

Cashback even on discounted offers!

Benefit from up to 10% cashback* on Booking.com thanks to the Travel Card - even on existing discounts such as the Genius loyalty programme!

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The Travel Card is your exclusive door opener for this offer. Take the opportunity and book your accommodation today.

It's that simple

  • Top up your Travel Card with credit
  • Book accommodation on the Swiss Bankers booking page
  • Pay for your accommodation with your Travel Card
  • Receive cashback* after your stay in the Booking.com wallet

Important: The cashback* is only available via the Swiss Bankers booking page and if you pay for your accommodation with your Travel Card. You also need an account with Booking.com.

Why is the Travel prepaid credit card ideal for travelers

  • Free replacement card worldwide (usually within three working days)
  • No annual fee
  • Available in CHF, EUR and USD without exchange fees
  • Over 70 million points of acceptance worldwide
  • Full cost control via the Swiss Bankers app
  • Mobile payment with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and much more
  • No credit check
  • Available to anyone 16 years of age and older (12 years of age and older with the consent of a legal guardian)

Who is the free prepaid credit card suitable for?

If you’re looking for a secure payment card with no annual fee that keeps your spending under control, the Travel prepaid credit card is just the ticket. It is ideal for those who do not want to pay fixed fees and want to use the card worldwide when travelling.

In case of loss, the card is replaced worldwide free of charge, including credit, in one to two days by courier. Digitally, a replacement card can even be made available immediately on your smartphone.

Charges are only incurred when loading, topping up and inserting the card.  If you occasionally need a prepaid credit card, you are well served with Travel. With the free Swiss Bankers app, you benefit from additional advantages: You receive a notification in real time for every payment, keeping an eye on all your expenses and your budget under control. You can pay using your smartphone via mobile payment, change your PIN at any time and ensure maximum protection for your card with security settings, such as blocking countries.

What are the advantages of a card without an annual fee?

If you are not sure when and how often you want to use the card, Travel is exactly the right card for you. With the Travel prepaid credit card, you have no fixed costs. You only incur fees when you use it. Even if you don’t know exactly if and when you will need a prepaid credit card, it makes sense to apply for the Travel free of charge online. If you need the card one day, you only have to load it and it will be ready for use immediately.

If you are not sure when and how often you want to use the card, Travel is exactly the right card for you. With the Travel prepaid credit card, you have no fixed costs. You only incur fees when you use it. Even if you don’t know exactly if and when you will need a prepaid credit card, it makes sense to apply for the Travel free of charge online. If you need the card one day, you only have to load it and it will be ready for use immediately.

Which currencies is the prepaid credit card available in?

You can order the card in CHF, EUR and USD. The loading fee is the same for all currencies.

Who can load and top up the card?

You can load and top up the Travel quickly and conveniently at the branches of the sales partner from whom you ordered or purchased the card. Many Swiss Bankers partner banks offer instant loading and top-up in e-banking. In addition, you can load and top up the Travel Card via the Swiss Bankers app or the customer portal by bank transfer or by credit card, debit card or PostFinance card. When loading or topping up by credit card or via PostFinance, the balance is available on the card within a few minutes. A deposit by bank transfer can usually be credited to your card on the same business day.

How much credit can I add to the card?

The minimum load or top-up amount is EUR/USD/CHF 100, the maximum load or top-up amount or card balance is EUR/USD/CHF 10,000.

What is a prepaid, reloadable credit card?

A prepaid reloadable credit card is a credit-based card that you can top up as and when you need to. You can only spend the money that you have previously loaded, which means that you cannot go into debt. This type of credit card offers additional security because it is not linked to a bank account. This helps you to keep your spending under control and provides better protection against card fraud. Whether in your daily life or when travelling – the Swiss Bankers reloadable prepaid credit card is your ideal companion. You can use it in over 70 million stores and online shops worldwide, including more than 100,000 outlets in Switzerland alone. Compared to conventional credit cards, prepaid credit cards have limited use only at certain car rental agencies, where security is required in case of damage.

How long does it take to load or top up the card?

You can load and top up the card easily and quickly. By bank transfer, the new balance is usually available on the same business day. If you load or top up by credit card or PostFinance card, the amount will be credited to your card within a few minutes.

How are the high security standards guaranteed?

  • You can use the Swiss Bankers app to block or unblock the card for specific countries.
  • The PIN code can be changed at any time in the Swiss Bankers app.
  • In case of loss, simply and quickly block the card via Swiss Bankers app. We will send you a new Travel card with your existing balance worldwide free of charge by courier within a few days.
  • Monitoring of suspicious transactions around the clock by our security experts.
  • If fraud is suspected, Swiss Bankers notifies you immediately and blocks the card.

 

 

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