How to apply for your An Post Money Currency Card
Getting a card is easy, provided you are at least 18 years of age and resident in the Republic of Ireland. Just download an application form (link to Currency Card application form), or pick one up at your local participating post office, and follow these steps:
- Fill out your An Post Money Currency Card application form and take it to your nearest participating post office (PDF, 433KB)
- Bring valid photo identification such as a passport or EU driving licence
- Bring proof of address like a recent bank statement or utility bill issued in the last six months
- Load your card with the desired amount and pay with euro cash or a debit card
- Your card will be issued to you instantly
When you purchase any of the 10 currencies, the funds are loaded into the relevant currency wallet. Exchange rates are locked in on the date of purchase, top up or when you move money between currencies. Cards are only available in sole names.
What it costs
We do not charge a card fee but the Irish government charges annual stamp duty on prepaid card accounts at a rate of €0.12 for any ATM transaction in the Republic of Ireland, up to a total of €5.00.
The card is commission free for foreign-currency transactions. Point-of-sale and online transactions are also free when you have funds available in the currency in which they are made. Fixed fees are applied to ATM withdrawals.
There is a charge of 1.25% on euro currency purchases, top-ups and withdrawals at post offices, subject to a cap of €8.00 on withdrawals. Find out about other charges that might apply to your card.
Things to know
Who do I contact if I have a problem with my card?
We provide free 24-hour global assistance so you can get in touch with Customer Services at any time, 365 days a year on the following numbers:
- Free to call Card Services numbers
| Country |
Free phone number† |
| Argentina |
0800 666 0026 |
| Australia |
1800 098 231 |
| Austria |
0800 293 724 |
| Bahamas |
1800 389 0523 |
| Belgium |
0800 77 228 |
| Brazil (from landline) |
0800 892 3560 |
| Brazil (from mobile) |
+55 21 3956 9200 |
| Bulgaria |
800 116 1169 |
| Czech Republic |
800 143 722 |
| Chile |
123 0020 7887 |
| China (North) |
10 800 712 2683 |
| China (South) |
10 800 441 1345 |
| Costa Rica |
800 015 0605 |
| Croatia |
0800 223 179 |
| Cyprus |
800 96 361 |
| Denmark |
808 84 857 |
| Dominican Republic |
1888 156 1388 |
| Estonia |
800 011 1359 |
| Finland |
0800 918 279 |
| France |
0800 916 940 |
| Germany |
0800 181 4595 |
| Greece |
00800 4413 1532 |
| Hong Kong |
800 966 321 |
| Hungary |
0680 018 878 |
| Iceland |
800 98 78 |
| India |
000800 100 7960 |
| Indonesia |
1 803 0441 1368 |
| Ireland |
1800 535 564 |
| Israel |
180 943 1521 |
| Italy |
800 789 525 |
| Japan |
00531 780 221 |
| Latvia |
800 03 736 |
| Lithuania |
880 031 068 |
| Luxembourg |
800 28 166 |
| Malaysia |
1800 814 933 |
| Mexico |
01800 123 3480 |
| Monaco |
800 93 677 |
| Netherlands |
0800 023 3935 |
| New Zealand |
0800 444 691 |
| Norway |
800 14 326 |
| Philippines |
1800 1442 0143 |
| Poland |
00800 441 2460 |
| Portugal |
800 880 501 |
| Puerto Rico |
1 877 465 0085 |
| Russia |
810 800 2500 2044 |
| Singapore |
800 441 1379 |
| Saudi Arabia |
800 844 2790 |
| Slovakia |
800 001 684 |
| South Africa |
0800 982 674 |
| South Korea |
00798 4434 1279 |
| Spain |
900 958 973 |
| Sweden |
020 796 949 |
| Switzerland |
0800 834 918 |
| Taiwan |
0080 104 4292 |
| Thailand |
001800 442 212 |
| Trinidad & Tobago |
1 800 203 0194 |
| Turkey |
00800 4463 2089 |
| United Kingdom |
0800 056 0572 |
| Uruguay |
000 413 598 3672 |
| USA / Canada |
1 877 465 0085 |
| Venezuela |
800 100 8565 |
| Other countries |
+44 207 649 9404†† |
† There may be a charge for calls to these numbers, if phoning from a hotel or mobile phone.
†† Please remember to add the international prefix of the country you are in at the beginning of this number (in most cases this is 00, for example 0044 207 649 9404). Calls to this number are not free of charge.
There may be a charge for calls to these numbers, if phoning from a hotel or mobile phone.
Find out what to do if you need to make a complaint or what to do if your card is lost, stolen or damaged.
What additional charges may apply to my card?
You will be charged a flat-rate ATM withdrawal fee. Some operators may also charge an additional fee. Depending on which currency you withdraw, the charges are as follows:
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EU€2.00
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US$2.50
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GB£1.50
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AU$3.50
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CA$3.25
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ZAR20.00
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TRY5.50
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NZ$3.50
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AED8.00
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CHF3.00
If a point-of-sale transaction or an ATM withdrawal is made in a currency on the card that does not have sufficient funds, the funds will be transferred from other wallets on the card in the following order of priority: EUR, GBP, USD, CAD, AUD, NZD, AED, ZAR, CHF. A foreign exchange rate determined by Mastercard will apply plus a foreign exchange fee of 5.75%.
Where the card is used in a country that operates in a currency other than that on the card or you don’t have enough balance on the card in the transaction currency and the balance is taken from another currency wallet, the transaction amount will be converted into the next available currency in the usual wallet order. The foreign exchange rate is the rate determined by Mastercard, plus a foreign exchange fee of 5.75%.
For more information on fees and charges, see our Terms and Conditions
Is my card subject to any limits?
The minimum purchase or top up is €50.00. Your card is subject to a number of other limits including:
|
Limit
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Amount
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Maximum amount you can withdraw from ATMs in 24 hours
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€750 or currency equivalent
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Maximum amount that you can spend at retailers in 24 hours
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€2,000 or currency equivalent
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Maximum amount you can have on your card at any one time
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€5,000 or currency equivalent
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Maximum amount you can load over 12 months
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€30,000 or currency equivalent
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Multiple currencies can be purchased at the same time. Cash back is not available on your card.
Read our Terms and Conditions