For day to day spending and access to your cash. With the same security and convenience that you get in the UK.
Our fees and charges for using your credit card abroad:
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Credit cards |
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Credit cardsForeign currency transaction fee |
2.95% |
Credit cardsCash fee (also applicable for pounds withdrawals) |
5% |
Interest will be charged differently dependant on whether you have made a purchase or withdrawn cash. Please check your account terms for more information.
Compare the cost of spending or withdrawing €100 outside the UK using our credit cards*.
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Credit cards |
Purchase |
Cash withdrawal** |
|---|---|---|
Credit cardsOriginal transaction |
Purchase€100 |
Cash withdrawal**€100 |
Credit cardsPayment scheme exchange rate |
Purchase1.113654 |
Cash withdrawal**1.113654 |
Credit cardsConversion to pounds |
Purchase£89.79 |
Cash withdrawal**£89.79 |
Credit cardsForeign currency transaction fee |
Purchase£2.65 (2.95%) |
Cash withdrawal**£2.65 (2.95%) |
Credit cardsCash fee |
PurchaseN/A |
Cash withdrawal**£4.49 (5%) |
Credit cardsFinal statement amount |
Purchase£92.44 |
Cash withdrawal**£96.93 |
*The exchange rates used were the applicable rates for transactions processed on 1st June 2020.
**This example assumes you allow us to convert the transaction from foreign currency to sterling. If you choose to allow the provider to convert the transaction to sterling, they may make a separate charge for conversion.
You can now compare our currency conversion charges for card transactions in euro and other EEA currencies. We display these charges as a percentage mark up over the European Central Bank reference rate (ECB rate). The table below does not take into account any other transaction costs we charge, for example foreign currency cash fees.
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Exchange rates
The table should be used as a guide only. Rates are updated once a day on business days. We use Mastercard rates and ECB rates which are subject to change.
Transactions in EEA currencies other than euro will be converted to euro first, then pounds sterling.
You can find the latest available Mastercard exchange rate here.
If you have a Visa credit card, you can find the latest available Visa exchange rate here.
Fees for currency conversion
The comparison above uses the credit card standard foreign currency transaction fee of 2.95%
Please check this page carefully because different fees and charges will apply depending on when you opened your account.
We’ll make the following charges when you use your debit card to make a transaction in a currency other than pounds:
†The exchange rates used were the applicable rates for transactions processed on 1st June 2020.
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Purchase |
Platinum & Premier debit card |
All other debit cards |
Cashpoint® card |
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PurchaseOriginal transaction |
Platinum & Premier debit card€100 |
All other debit cards€100 |
Cashpoint® cardN/A |
PurchasePayment scheme exchange rate |
Platinum & Premier debit card1.10438 |
All other debit cards1.10438 |
Cashpoint® cardN/A |
PurchaseConversion to pounds |
Platinum & Premier debit card£90.55 |
All other debit cards£90.55 |
Cashpoint® cardN/A |
PurchaseForeign currency transaction fee |
Platinum & Premier debit card£2.71 (2.99%) |
All other debit cards£2.71 (2.99%) |
Cashpoint® cardN/A |
PurchaseForeign currency purchase fee^ |
Platinum & Premier debit cardNil |
All other debit cards£0.50 |
Cashpoint® cardN/A |
PurchaseFinal statement amount |
Platinum & Premier debit card£93.26 |
All other debit cards£93.76 |
Cashpoint® cardN/A |
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Cash Withdrawal‡ |
Platinum & Premier debit card |
All other debit cards |
Cashpoint® card |
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Cash Withdrawal‡Original transaction |
Platinum & Premier debit card€100 |
All other debit cards€100 |
Cashpoint® card€100 |
Cash Withdrawal‡Payment scheme exchange rate |
Platinum & Premier debit card1.10438 |
All other debit cards1.10438 |
Cashpoint® card1.10438 |
Cash Withdrawal‡Conversion to pounds |
Platinum & Premier debit card£90.55 |
All other debit cards£90.55 |
Cashpoint® card£90.55 |
Cash Withdrawal‡Foreign currency transaction fee |
Platinum & Premier debit card£2.71 (2.99%) |
All other debit cards£2.71 (2.99%) |
Cashpoint® card£2.71 (2.99%) |
Cash Withdrawal‡Foreign currency cash fee^ |
Platinum & Premier debit card£1.50 |
All other debit cards£1.50 |
Cashpoint® card£1.50 |
Cash Withdrawal‡Final statement amount |
Platinum & Premier debit card£94.76 |
All other debit cards£94.76 |
Cashpoint® card£94.76 |
You can now compare our currency conversion charges for card transactions in euro and other EEA currencies. We display these charges as a percentage mark up over the European Central Bank reference rate (ECB rate). The table below does not take into account any other transaction costs we charge, for example foreign currency cash fees.
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Exchange rates
The table should be used as a guide only. Rates are updated once a day on business days. We use Visa rates and ECB rates which are subject to change.
Transactions in EEA currencies other than euro will be converted to euro first, then pounds sterling.
You can find the latest available Visa exchange rate here.
Fees for currency conversion
The comparison above uses the debit and Cashpoint Card standard Foreign currency transaction fee of 2.99%
‡This example assumes you allow us to convert the transaction from foreign currency to pounds. If you choose to allow the provider to convert the transaction to pounds, they may make a separate charge for conversion.
Information on other banking charges.
We’ll make the following charges when you use your debit card to make a transaction in a currency other than pounds:
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Debit card |
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Debit cardForeign currency transaction fee |
2.99% |
Debit cardForeign currency purchase fee^ |
£0.50 |
Debit cardForeign currency cash fee^ |
£1.50 |
Debit cardForeign cash fee^ |
£1.50 |
Compare the cost of spending or withdrawing €100 outside the UK using our debit cards.*
*The exchange rates used were the applicable rates for transactions processed on 1st June 2020.
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Purchase |
Debit card |
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PurchaseOriginal transaction |
Debit card€100 |
PurchasePayment scheme exchange rate |
Debit card1.10438 |
PurchaseConversion to pounds |
Debit card£90.55 |
PurchaseForeign currency transaction fee |
Debit card£2.71 (2.99%) |
PurchaseForeign currency purchase fee^ |
Debit card£0.50 |
PurchaseFinal statement amount |
Debit card£93.76 |
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Cash withdrawal** |
Debit card |
|---|---|
Cash withdrawal**Original transaction |
Debit card€100 |
Cash withdrawal**Payment scheme exchange rate |
Debit card1.10438 |
Cash withdrawal**Conversion to pounds |
Debit card£90.55 |
Cash withdrawal**Foreign currency transaction fee |
Debit card£2.71 (2.99%) |
Cash withdrawal**Foreign currency cash fee^ |
Debit card£1.50 |
Cash withdrawal**Final statement amount |
Debit card£94.76 |
Our exchange rates for card transactions are determined by the payment scheme provider for the card. For further information and other exchange rates and currencies see Visa.
The Foreign currency transaction fee is a fee for currency conversion.
Other fees, charges and interest may apply. Please refer to your account terms and conditions for more information.
**This example assumes you allow us to convert the transaction from foreign currency to pounds. If you choose to allow the provider to convert the transaction to pounds, they may make a separate charge for conversion.
^For debit card transactions in Euro within the EEA the foreign currency cash fee of £1.50, the foreign cash fee of £1.50, and the foreign currency purchase fee of £0.50 were removed on the 13th December 2019.
The European Economic Area (EEA), which means the countries in the European Union plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.
We are introducing improvements to your statements which will mean that you’ll see the following fees shown on your statement separately.
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Statement terms |
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Statement termsForeign currency transaction fee |
This is a fee we charge for the conversion of currency. This is a percentage value of the converted pounds amount. |
Statement termsForeign currency purchase fee |
This is a fee we charge per transaction when you make a purchase (not a cash withdrawal or purchase of foreign currency). This fee is not applicable to debit card purchases in Euro inside the EEA. |
Statement termsForeign currency cash fee |
This is a fee we charge for withdrawal of foreign currency, except withdrawals in Euro inside the EEA using your debit card. This fee is also charged for withdrawals of pounds outside the UK. |
Statement termsForeign cash fee |
This is the fee we charge if you choose to complete your debit card cash withdrawal using the ATM provider's conversion rate to pounds. This fee is not applicable to debit card purchases in Euro inside the EEA. The ATM provider may make a separate charge for conversion which will be included in the exchange rate offered to you. This fee is also charged for withdrawals of pounds outside the UK. |
Statement termsCash fee |
This is the fee we charge for withdrawal of cash on a credit card whether in or outside the UK. |
You no longer have to tell us when you are travelling abroad. Our fraud and security systems are always on the lookout for suspicious activity on your accounts meaning you can relax when you are away making going abroad stress free.
Have an enjoyable trip!
Compare the cost of spending or withdrawing €100 abroad using our credit or debit cards*
*The exchange rates used were the applicable rates for transactions processed on 1st June 2020 using the Classic debit card and the Classic credit card. For information specific to individual accounts please see the relevant credit or debit card tab.
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Purchase |
Credit card |
Debit card |
|---|---|---|
PurchaseOriginal transaction |
Credit card€100 |
Debit card€100 |
PurchasePayment scheme exchange rate |
Credit card1.113654 |
Debit card1.10438 |
PurchaseConversion to pounds |
Credit card£89.79 |
Debit card£90.55 |
PurchaseForeign currency transaction fee |
Credit card£2.65 (2.95%) |
Debit card£2.71 (2.99%) |
PurchaseForeign currency purchase fee |
Credit cardThis fee does not apply to Credit Cards |
Debit card£0.50^ |
PurchaseFinal statement amount |
Credit card£92.44 |
Debit card£93.76 |
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Cash withdrawal** |
Credit card |
Debit card |
|---|---|---|
Cash withdrawal**Original transaction |
Credit card€100 |
Debit card€100 |
Cash withdrawal**Payment scheme exchange rate |
Credit card1.113654 |
Debit card1.10438 |
Cash withdrawal**Conversion to pounds |
Credit card£89.79 |
Debit card£90.55 |
Cash withdrawal**Foreign currency transaction fee |
Credit card£2.65 (2.95%) |
Debit card£2.71 (2.99%) |
Cash withdrawal**Foreign currency cash fee |
Credit card£4.49 (5%) |
Debit card£1.50^ |
Cash withdrawal**Final statement amount |
Credit card£96.93 |
Debit card£94.76 |
Our exchange rates for card transactions are determined by the payment scheme provider for the card. For further information and other exchange rates and currencies see Mastercard® or Visa. For travel money, the exchange rate is determined by us.
Other fees, charges and interest may apply. Please refer to your account terms and conditions or see credit cards details or debit cards details for more information.
The European Economic Area (EEA), which means the countries in the European Union plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.
**This example assumes you allow us to convert the transaction from foreign currency to pounds. If you choose to allow the provider to convert the transaction to pounds, they may make a separate charge for conversion.
^For debit card transactions in Euro within the EEA the foreign currency cash fee of £1.50, the foreign cash fee of £1.50, and the foreign currency purchase fee of £0.50 were removed on the 13th December 2019.
The Foreign currency transaction fee is a fee for currency conversion.
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