St.George Bank offers a convenient and secure prepaid travel money card known as the Worldwide Wallet. This card is designed to simplify your travel finances, providing a range of benefits and features to enhance your overseas spending experience.
St.George Worldwide Wallet: Key Features
- Prepaid Mastercard®: A reloadable prepaid card accepted worldwide wherever Mastercard is accepted.
- No Account-Keeping Fees: Enjoy the convenience without the burden of monthly maintenance fees.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees: Shop online or abroad without incurring additional charges.
- Global ATM Access: Withdraw cash at ATMs worldwide, including those within the Global ATM Alliance, without ATM withdrawal fees. Note that other fees may apply depending on the ATM operator.
- Multiple Currency Support: Load and hold up to 11 currencies simultaneously, including USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, JPY, THB, ZAR, SGD, NZD, HKD, and AUD. Transfers between currencies are subject to a 2% margin fee by St.George Bank.
- Instant Reloads: Add funds to your card instantly via St.George Internet or Mobile Banking, transferring from your linked Australian bank account.
- Mastercard® Travel Perks: Access exclusive benefits such as Flight Delay Pass, Priceless Cities offers, and Mastercard Travel Rewards.
- Digital Wallet Compatibility: Add your card to digital wallets like Google Pay™ or Samsung Pay™ for seamless tap-and-go payments.
- Emergency Assistance: In case of lost or stolen cards, report and manage your card through the St.George Mobile Banking App or contact the Travel Card team directly at 1300 277 103 (or +61 2 9155 7803 from overseas).
How to Apply for the Worldwide Wallet
To apply for a St.George Worldwide Wallet, you must:
- Be aged 14 years or older.
- Be an existing St.George customer registered for Internet Banking. If you're not registered, you can find guidance on how to get started on the St.George website.
- If you're new to St.George, you'll need to become a customer first by opening a St.George savings or transaction account and meeting the bank's identification requirements.
Once eligible, you can apply for the Worldwide Wallet through St.George Internet or Mobile Banking.
Managing Your Worldwide Wallet
After activation, you can manage your Worldwide Wallet through St.George Internet or Mobile Banking. This includes:
- Loading and converting funds between supported currencies.
- Monitoring your balance and transaction history.
- Accessing exclusive Mastercard® travel and shopping perks.
- Reporting lost or stolen cards and requesting emergency assistance.
For more information or assistance, contact St.George Bank at 1300 277 103 (or +61 2 9155 7803 from overseas).
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