The Travelex Money Card stores money in a savings account so that you can use the Japanese yen (JPY) and any other foreign currency you prefer in Japan.
With the Travelex Money Card, you can shop at millions of outlets around the world (even for online shopping) wherever Mastercard is accepted. There is also no international ATM fee with using the Travelex Money Card1.
Travelex Travel Money Card for Japan
Experience stress-free travels in Japan with Travelex’s award-winning multi currency Travel Money Card. Compatible with all Mastercard payment methods, the Travelex Money Card can be used to store and make payments using Japanese Yen.Travelex Travel Money Card users can also withdraw cash without paying any international ATM fees1 and enjoy competitive online exchange rates when purchasing currency. The Travelex Money Card also offers the storage benefits of all standard prepaid cards.
The Travelex Money Card allows you to buy, store, and move money in multiple currencies so that you can safely make purchases during your travels overseas. There’s no need to pay international ATM fees, an initial card fee, or a cash advance fee when withdrawing cash with the Travelex Travel Money Card. Gone are the days of the cash society and exchanging currency in advance; the Travelex Travel Money Card makes storing and moving money to make purchases in foreign currencies quick and easy. The card works similarly to any Mastercard debit card.
Easy Currency Bundle Options for your Trip
 Japan |
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| Japanese yen |
CASH
CARD| Japan |  Singapore |
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| Japanase yen | Singapore dollar |
| Japan | Singapore |
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| Japanase yen | Singapore dollar |
 Make your Own Mix |
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| Select currencies of your choice* in CASH and/or CARD |
UNLIMITED FREE overseas ATM withdrawals2
Highly competitive exchange rates1
NO fees when you buy online
$0 Currency conversion fee^
24/7 Global Assistance
Convenient Mobile App
Download it here
Shop at millions of outlets wherever Mastercard is accepted
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No account or membership required
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Order your travel card
Order your Travelex Money Card and Additional Emergency card online or in-store
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Get your travel card
Collect from a Travelex store near you
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Register for My Account
Simply activate your card by registering your account via the app or online
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Top Up
Manage and check your balance online and on your mobile
Convenience on the go
- Top up your currency wallet
- Move funds between currencies
- Instantly freeze and unfreeze your card
- Reveal your PIN and card details for online shopping
The app requires Android 5.0 and up or iOS 10.0 or later.
Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
NO fees online
Withdraw daily up to NZ$3,000 (or currency equivalent)
Maximum Card limit of NZ$75,000
Free initial and replacement card
Fees
In addition to the currency exchange rates, the following fees and charges apply to the Travelex Money Card. The fees and charges may be altered by EML at its discretion by providing you with at least 20 days prior notice.
In addition to the currency exchange rates, the following fees and charges apply to the Travelex Money Card. The fees and charges may be altered by EML at its discretion by providing you with at least 20 days prior notice.
NZ$, AU$, US$, GB£, EU€, CA$, HK$, SG$, JP¥ .
*The currencies available may vary from time to time. Before you make a decision to acquire the card, please check with the Distribution Outlet or on this page.
Initial Card Fee and Distribution Outlet reload fee Charged at the time of purchase/Distribution Outlet reload. This fee is set and charged by the Distribution Outlet from which you purchased the Travelex Money Card
Load/reload in NZD: the greater of 1.0% of the initial load/reload amount or NZD$10.00. Load/reload in other currencies: zero.For example, for a Distribution Outlet charging a 1.0% initial load fee, if you purchase a Travelex Money Card and load NZD$800, you would be charged (NZD$800 x 1.0%=NZD$8), unless a minimum fee of NZD$10 applies.
Replacement card fee
FREE
Bank transfer top up fee (when transaction is
booked via www.travelex.co.nz)
FREE
Bill Payment reload fee
This fee is set and charged by Mastercard Prepaid Management Services.
1%
Additional Emergency card fee
NZ$5.00
International ATM withdrawal fee (outside New Zealand)
FREE
Some ATM operators may charge an additional withdrawal fee.
Domestic ATM withdrawal & POS transaction fee
2.95%
Cash over the counter fee (where cash is obtained over the counter)
FREE
Monthly inactivity fee
- Charged at the start of each month if you have not made any transactions on the card in the previous 12 months
- Unless your card is used again, or reloaded, this fee applies each month until the card is closed or the remaining card balance is less than the inactivity fee.
NZ$4.00 per month
24/7 Global Emergency Assistance
FREE
Travelex Money Card closure fee (Cash Out fee)
Charged when you close or Cash Out your Travelex Money Card. This fee is set and charged by MasterCard Prepaid Management Services.
NZ$10.00
Currency to currency foreign exchange rate
This is applied when you move your funds from one currency to another currency, or when you request a Cash Out to close your Travelex Money Card and you have funds in a foreign currency
At the then applicable retail foreign exchange rate determined by us. This rate reflects MasterCard Prepaid Management Service’s cost price plus a margin determined by MasterCard Prepaid Management Services. We will notify you of the rate that will apply at the time you allocate your funds from one currency to another and this rate (inclusive of the margin) may be less favourable than the foreign exchange rate for Online reloads where you allocate funds in a foreign currency.
Currency Conversion Fee
Applied when a purchase or ATM withdrawal is conducted in a currency either not loaded or sufficient to complete the transaction and the cost is allocated against the currency/ies used to fund the transaction
MasterCard® rate plus 4.00% of the transaction value. The MasterCard rate is the exchange rate determined by MasterCard to be their wholesale rate or the government mandated rate in effect in the day the transaction is processed by MasterCard.
Bill Payment Reloads where your default currency is not NZD
At the then applicable retail foreign exchange rate determined by us. This rate reflects MasterCard Prepaid Management Services’ cost price plus a margin determined by MasterCard Prepaid Management Services. For online reloads we will notify you of the rate that will apply at the time you book your transaction (further terms and conditions apply and will be provided to you at that time).
Online reloads where you allocate funds in a foreign currency (i.e. a currency that is not NZ dollars)
MasterCard® rate plus 4.00% of the transaction value. The MasterCard rate is the exchange rate determined by MasterCard to be their wholesale rate or the government mandated rate in effect in the day the transaction is processed by MasterCard.
Type of transaction
Limit
Maximum number of cards you may hold in your name at any one time (not
including the linked Additional Emergency card provided to you if required at the time of
purchase)
One (1)
Minimum amount you can load/top up on your card per transaction
- Initial purchase: NZ$250 or currency equivalent
- Top-ups: NZ$100 or currency equivalent
Maximum amount you can load on initial online purchase (load):
The maximum amount you can load on the card at the time of the initial online purchase is NZ$10,050 equivalent.
Maximum amounts for online top-up (app and website):
(i) to a maximum of NZD10,050.00 per single top-up; and (ii) to a maximum of NZD10,050.00 per top-up within 24hrs; and (iii) to a maximum of NZD20,000.00 top-up within 21 days. NZ$25,000 or currency equivalent
Maximum amount you can withdraw from ATMs in any 24-hour period
Some ATM operators may set their own withdrawal limits which may be lower than this limit.
NZD$3,000 or currency equivalent
Maximum value of point of sale (POS) transactions performed in any 24-hour period
NZD$15,000 or currency equivalent
Maximum balance allowed at any one time across all currencies
NZD$75,000 or currency equivalent
Maximum balance allowed across all currencies during any 12 month
period
NZD$75,000 or currency equivalent
Maximum cash you can withdraw over the counter at a financial institution in any 24-hour period
Some financial institutions may set their own withdrawal limits which may be lower than this limit.
NZD$400 or currency equivalent
Minimum balance allowed at any one time
NZD$0.00 (No overdraft facility available)
Fees & Limits
See fees and limits here
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The Travelex Travel Money Card is a great travel card to consider using when travelling in Japan. It can be used at any establishment supporting Mastercard payment methods, and users don’t need to pay any fees when making ATM cash withdrawals.
Users can also take advantage of Travelex’s competitive online exchange rates and lock in a prevailing rate to ensure they purchase a currency at a favourable rate. Track exchange rates in real time with the Travelex travel rate tracker.
Japan is a fairly advanced country and is known as both a card and cash-based society. Most establishments in major Japanese cities support payment methods such as Mastercard, meaning Travelex’s Travel Money Card can also be used freely.
However, in the case that you visit an establishment accepting only cash, rest assured that there are no ATM withdrawals or hidden fees when using the Travelex Money Card.
A travel money card is a good idea if you’re looking to spend money overseas and don’t feel like carrying bundles of cash around. Travelex’s Travel Money Card may be especially beneficial as you can load multiple currencies into the card at a fixed and competitive online exchange rate.
The best travel card depends on your preferences and monetary travel needs. The Travelex Travel Money Card is an award-winning travel card with a wide range of benefits that you can enjoy during your travels.
They include:
- Being able to lock in a fixed foreign currency exchange rate and avoid additional fees such as international transactions, foreign transaction fees and ATM withdrawals fees
- Being able to store multiple currencies at a time
- Being able to withdraw money from most global ATMs
- The tap and go convenience of a regular credit card or other money cards
There are two types of ATMs in Japan: domestic and international. Customers should visit the International ATMs, found in Convenience Stores such as Seven Eleven, FamilyMart and Lawson.
ATMs in banks are for domestic users only.
Which travel card is best for Japan?
The Travelex Travel Money Card is a great travel card to consider using when travelling in Japan. It can be used at any establishment supporting Mastercard payment methods, and users don’t need to pay any fees when making ATM cash withdrawals.
Users can also take advantage of Travelex’s competitive online exchange rates and lock in a prevailing rate to ensure they purchase a currency at a favourable rate. Track exchange rates in real time with the Travelex travel rate tracker.
Should I bring cash or card to Japan?
Japan is a fairly advanced country and is known as both a card and cash-based society. Most establishments in major Japanese cities support payment methods such as Mastercard, meaning Travelex’s Travel Money Card can also be used freely.
However, in the case that you visit an establishment accepting only cash, rest assured that there are no ATM withdrawals or hidden fees when using the Travelex Money Card.
Is a travel money card a good idea?
A travel money card is a good idea if you’re looking to spend money overseas and don’t feel like carrying bundles of cash around. Travelex’s Travel Money Card may be especially beneficial as you can load multiple currencies into the card at a fixed and competitive online exchange rate.
What ATMs can I use in Japan?
There are two types of ATMs in Japan: domestic and international. Customers should visit the International ATMs, found in Convenience Stores such as Seven Eleven, FamilyMart and Lawson.
ATMs in banks are for domestic users only.
Which foreign travel card is best?
The best travel card depends on your preferences and monetary travel needs. The Travelex Travel Money Card is an award-winning travel card with a wide range of benefits that you can enjoy during your travels.
They include:
- Being able to lock in a fixed foreign currency exchange rate and avoid additional fees such as international transactions, foreign transaction fees and ATM withdrawals fees
- Being able to store multiple currencies at a time
- Being able to withdraw money from most global ATMs
- The tap and go convenience of a regular credit card or other money cards
Purchase the Travelex Travel Money card online or in-store today. Find a store here.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO CONSIDER BEFORE CARRYING OUT YOUR TRANSACTION
1. The currencies available in respect of Travelex Money Card may vary from time to time and not all currencies may be available at all times. Before you make a decision to acquire the card, please check the available currencies online or by asking in store.
2. Please be advised that although Travelex does not charge ATM fees, some operators may charge their own fee or set their own limits. Please check with the ATM before using.
3. Transacting via some online merchants may incur a surcharge.
* Lock in your exchange rates mean the exchange rate is locked in for the initial load only. The exchange rates for subsequent reloads will be set at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of the transaction. We will tell you the applicable exchange rate before you confirm your reload transaction on travelex.co.nz. If you wish to make a purse to purse transfer to move funds already on your card to another currency, please log in to my account. If you make a purse to purse transfer, you will receive a different exchange rate to the rate you receive when you load funds directly on to your card. You will be notified of the applicable exchange rate before your confirm your purse to purse transfer and this rate may be less favourable than the rate you receive if you reload your card online at travelex.co.nz. Different exchange rates will apply to reload transactions conducted directly via Bank Transfer or Bill Payment (i.e. without booking an online transaction). For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions.
Travelex Money Card is an unsecured debt security issued by EML Payment Solutions Limited (“Issuer”). Travelex Money Card is not guaranteed by the Issuer or any of its related companies or any other entity.
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