Can I use a US cardin Europe?
Euros cannot be loaded on a dollar card. However, you can take a card in one currency and use it elsewhere, irrespective of the currency of the country. The card can be swiped at outlets or used at an ATM and the payment or withdrawal would be in the local currency. Banks charge a conversion rate for the new country currency. For instance, if you use a Japanese yen card in USA, the conversion for yen to dollar would be applicable. Is there a charge for checking the balance abroad? Usually, checking the card balance at ATMs would cost you 0.5 dollar/ euro/ pound, besides service tax. However, there is no charge for checking the same on the internet. How do I refill the card abroad? Refilling can be done only at select bank branches or money changer outlets. Since you would be travelling and cannot come back to bank, you can either nominate a person to refill on your behalf or leave a signed form along with a set of documents you submitted to purchase the card. The designated person can
