How to avoid overseas fees on a Tesco credit card

Did you know you can avoid overseas fees on your Tesco credit card without switching your card? You just need Curve, the wallet that eliminates foreign transaction fees (FX) from almost every card out there. 

Overseas fees on Tesco credit cards can add up quickly, especially if you’re abroad for a little while. The bank charges a 2.75% fee every time you spend outside the UK. But by linking your Tesco credit card to Curve, you’ll stop these fees from impacting your travels.

How to avoid Tesco credit card overseas fees with Curve

1. Download the Curve Wallet app for free

2. Link your Tesco credit card to Curve

3. Curve generates a virtual card that you can use anywhere

4. Add your Curve card to your mobile wallet for convenient phone payments

5. Order a physical Curve card for use when mobile wallets aren’t accepted

Once your Tesco credit card is linked to Curve, you can select it as your payment method within the app. When you make payments, you’ll be charged as normal – but crucially, you won’t pay the Tesco credit card overseas fees that you would have done before linking the card to Curve.

No Tesco credit card overseas fees when withdrawing cash

Curve also helps you avoid fees when withdrawing cash from ATMs while using your Tesco credit card abroad. Tesco charges a 3.99% fee for withdrawing cash abroad, with a minimum £3 fee per withdrawal. That means that for every £1,000 withdrawn abroad, you’ll end up paying an additional total of almost £40. If you’re making regular withdrawals, this can go even higher with the minimum £3 charge.

By linking to Curve, you can avoid these fees entirely and stay in control of your finances while you’re overseas.

No overseas fees on some Tesco debit and credit cards

Tesco’s overseas fees apply to most of their credit and debit cards. The exception is the Tesco Clubcard Plus credit card, which has no foreign exchange fee, and the Tesco Bank debit card which does not charge for ATM withdrawals overseas. However, the Clubcard Plus credit card does apply an ATM withdrawal charge, and the Tesco Bank debit card applies a fee for overseas transactions.

Curve Wallet is your best tool for eliminating these fees before they can impact your bank balance. With Curve, you can stop paying hidden fees abroad, no matter which bank you use. There's no need to change your bank – just change your wallet.

Avoid Tesco credit card overseas fees today

Download the Curve Wallet app for free and stop paying overseas fees for using your Tesco credit card outside of the UK. Travel smarter, save money, and keep your finances in check.