How to avoid foreign exchange fees from TSB without switching banks
Want to use TSB abroad without extra fees? Discover the first mobile wallet that eliminates all bank charges abroad.
TSB imposes a 2.99% fee every time you make a purchase outside the UK. Ouch! Unfortunately, this isn't unique to TSB; many high street banks across the UK and Europe have similar charges. These fees, often listed as non-sterling transaction fees on your statement, also apply when you withdraw cash from an ATM. This can be particularly inconvenient when you’re in a country where cash is still widely used. But don’t worry—you don’t need to switch banks to avoid these fees; just change your wallet.
The Mobile Wallet That Saves You Money Overseas
You can use your TSB bank cards internationally without incurring travel fees by using Curve—the only mobile wallet that removes foreign transaction fees from every debit and credit card you link, including TSB. With Curve, you can use your TSB credit or debit card abroad and spend as you would at home. The same applies to any other card added to your Curve Wallet. Why bother with a specialized travel card when you can link virtually any debit or credit card to a Curve Wallet and sidestep those pesky fees? Transform your everyday cards into cards you can use anywhere.
Curve Pay vs. Apple Pay & Google Pay
Curve functions similarly to other mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay but comes with unique financial advantages. It's the only mobile wallet that connects to a single physical Curve card, allowing you to withdraw cash and make contactless payments where mobile wallets aren’t accepted—all without carrying a bulky wallet full of cards. Yes, your entire wallet in one card. Additionally, it’s the only mobile wallet that eliminates foreign exchange fees from all your cards. So, you can spend worldwide without worrying about extra charges. Ideal for frequent travelers, digital nomads, and international students managing multiple cards in different currencies. Whether it’s a TSB debit card or a Barclays credit card, they all become fee-free travel cards with Curve. At the airport right now? You’re not too late. You can still avoid TSB fees before you board. Just download Curve from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, add your TSB card, and start saving with Curve Pay immediately.
Smarter Travel with TSB
Your TSB bank card is secure within your Curve Wallet. In fact, your TSB card might be even safer in your Curve Wallet since you can leave the physical card at home and still access your TSB account globally via Curve. Curve creates an extra layer of security around your funds, never exposing your actual card numbers to potential threats. If you suspect fraud, notice an unusual transaction, or misplace your Curve card, you can lock it instantly in the app with a single tap.
Using your TSB card with Curve offers another significant benefit compared to using your TSB card with Apple Pay or Google Pay. Curve consolidates all your accounts into one physical card, allowing you to carry all your cards in one smart card, and withdraw cash or make payments where contactless isn’t available, all with a single card. Most banks, including TSB, charge foreign ATM withdrawal fees. Curve eliminates these as well, so you’re not charged for accessing your cash abroad. If you prefer using your phone, simply add Curve to your Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet. Huawei customers can use Curve Pay to spend with their phones (coming soon to Android and iOS customers).
Adding Your TSB Bank Card to Curve
- Download the Curve Wallet from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Scan your TSB bank card into your digital wallet.
- Select your TSB card as your preferred payment method.
With Curve, travel smarter and save money on every trip. Say goodbye to foreign transaction fees and hello to hassle-free spending with your TSB bank cards abroad.
