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Compare travel money cards, crypto cards, transfers and eSIMs from 19 providers on fees and availability, then price your trip in 14 calculators.

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Practical travel decisions

Five guides to cards, fees and mobile data abroad

Pick a card for Europe, Asia or Latin America, compare Wise and Revolut, or work out whether an eSIM beats roaming for your trip.

Travel money planningBest Travel Card for Europe: Wise, Revolut, N26, BybitBest travel card for Europe: Wise, Revolut, N26, Bybit Card EU. N26 adds no card FX fee; Revolut Standard exchanges up to GBP 1,000 a month without a fee.

Travel money planningWise vs Revolut: Fees, Exchange Rates and ATM LimitsWise vs Revolut: Wise uses the mid-market rate plus a fee; Revolut Standard is free up to GBP 1,000 a month, then 1%. Card, ATM and plan costs compared.

Travel money planningBest Travel Card for Asia: Cards, Cash and QR PaymentsBest travel card for Asia: Wise, Revolut, N26, Bybit Card and RedotPay compared, GBP 250 of free Wise ATM cash, yen for Japan and Alipay for China.

Travel money planningBest Travel Card for South America and Latin AmericaBest travel card for South America: Wise USD balances for Ecuador and Panama, Revolut and N26 for pesos, USD 250 of free Wise ATM cash, Cuba cash rules.

Travel connectivityeSIM vs Roaming: Which Is Cheaper for Your Trip?eSIM vs roaming: check what your plan includes, count the days roaming is charged and compare with the full eSIM price. Six days at €5 already cost €30.

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Cost of Living in Europe: Compare 36 Countries

Cost of living in Europe: compare 2025 price levels in 36 countries against the EU average of 100, then add your rent and income to test a move.

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Tria

Fees (from): Up to 3% FX fee, plus up to 1% international-transaction fee for cardholders outside the US (as of 31 Aug 2026)
Availability: Region-dependent — Usable in 150+ countries; sign-up rules and fees differ between the US and international programs
Best for: Self-custody-focused crypto spenders
Risk note: If an amount owed is unpaid or collateral value falls, Tria can liquidate your collateral

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Nexo Card

Fees (from): 0.2% FX on weekdays in the EEA/UK/CH, 2% elsewhere; 0.7% and 2.5% at weekends (European terms, as of 26 Sep 2026). Gold and Platinum waivers depend on your account terms
Availability: Region-dependent — Selected European countries and Argentina (as of 26 Sep 2026)
Best for: Existing Nexo users in eligible European countries or Argentina
Risk note: Custodial account and collateralized credit exposure can affect access to funds

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RedotPay

Fees (from): No RedotPay fee in the card billing currency; 1.2% for another currency; a 1% crypto-conversion fee can also apply
Availability: Region-dependent — Available in 100+ countries; not in Ukraine, the US, Russia, Belarus and other restricted jurisdictions
Best for: Users in supported countries who want stablecoin-funded spending
Risk note: Stablecoin card access depends on KYC, sanctions and issuer rules

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Wirex

Fees (from): Rate and fees depend on the currency pair and liquidity; the app shows the full quote before you exchange
Availability: Region-dependent — Available in 130+ countries; card availability differs by country
Best for: People who want fiat and crypto balances behind one card
Risk note: Custody differs by product: Wirex One and Wirex BaaS cards are self-custodial; the consumer Wirex app card has its own terms

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Crypto.com Card

Fees (from): US: 3% on non-USD purchases and ATM cash for Midnight, Ruby, Jade and Indigo; no FX fee on higher tiers (as of 26 Sep 2026). EEA: new tier rules from 1 Oct 2026 (Basic was 0.2% in the EU/UK, 2% outside, until 30 Sep 2026)
Availability: Region-dependent — Separate card programs for the US, Europe, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Australia and some GCC markets, each with its own fees
Best for: Crypto.com app users who want a prepaid card funded from the app
Risk note: The exchange holds your funds, and its checks or restrictions can block the card

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Provider	Fees (from)	Cashback / rewards	Availability	Best for
Tria	Up to 3% FX fee, plus up to 1% international-transaction fee for cardholders outside the US (as of 31 Aug 2026)	Virtual: 1.5% on the first 100 USD monthly then 0.5%; Signature: 4.5% on the first 1,000 USD then 1%; Premium: 6% on the first 2,000 USD then 1%, subject to exclusions and distribution terms	Region-dependent: Usable in 150+ countries; sign-up rules and fees differ between the US and international programs	Self-custody-focused crypto spenders
Nexo Card	0.2% FX on weekdays in the EEA/UK/CH, 2% elsewhere; 0.7% and 2.5% at weekends (European terms, as of 26 Sep 2026). Gold and Platinum waivers depend on your account terms	European Credit Mode: up to 2% in NEXO or 0.5% in BTC with a balance above USD 5,000, by loyalty tier and market. Argentina and the UK have their own rewards terms	Region-dependent: Selected European countries and Argentina (as of 26 Sep 2026)	Existing Nexo users in eligible European countries or Argentina
RedotPay	No RedotPay fee in the card billing currency; 1.2% for another currency; a 1% crypto-conversion fee can also apply	Optional RedotPay Pro: 3% cashback on Apple Pay and Google Pay purchases, capped at 18 USDs/month; rewards cannot be withdrawn and normally expire after 30 days (as of 24 Aug 2026)	Region-dependent: Available in 100+ countries; not in Ukraine, the US, Russia, Belarus and other restricted jurisdictions	Users in supported countries who want stablecoin-funded spending
Wirex	Rate and fees depend on the currency pair and liquidity; the app shows the full quote before you exchange	Cryptoback from 0.5% on Standard up to 8% on paid plans with qualifying WXT locks and conditions (as of 26 Sep 2026)	Region-dependent: Available in 130+ countries; card availability differs by country	People who want fiat and crypto balances behind one card
Crypto.com Card	US: 3% on non-USD purchases and ATM cash for Midnight, Ruby, Jade and Indigo; no FX fee on higher tiers (as of 26 Sep 2026). EEA: new tier rules from 1 Oct 2026 (Basic was 0.2% in the EU/UK, 2% outside, until 30 Sep 2026)	Level Up Basic has no spend rewards. US Level Up: Plus 1.5%, Pro 2.5%, Private 3.5% or 4.5% on qualifying spend, with monthly caps (as of 26 Sep 2026); other regions have their own caps and eligibility.	Region-dependent: Separate card programs for the US, Europe, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Australia and some GCC markets, each with its own fees	Crypto.com app users who want a prepaid card funded from the app

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Wise

Money transfer

Multi-currency account and card with transparent conversion pricing.

Travelers who spend in several currencies and want a clear conversion fee
Freelancers receiving and converting international payments

Last checked: 21 Sep 2026

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Airalo

Travel stack

Travel eSIM marketplace for destination, regional and global data plans.

Prepare an eSIM before travel after checking whether installation starts its validity
Backup data for maps and apps; keep a separate route for home-number SMS

Last checked: 26 Sep 2026

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