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Australia Post Travel Card 4+

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Up to 11 currencies on one card. The Australia Post Travel Platinum Mastercard is a reloadable, multi-currency prepaid card – the easy, secure way to manage your money overseas. Here’s how: - Our Travel Mastercard is more secure than carrying cash - It’s accepted in millions of places (use wherever Mastercard is accepted) It allows you to load multiple currencies - It gives you the ability to lock-in exchange rates so you’ll know exactly how much money you have to spend - 24/7 Global & Emergency Cash Assistance - Three months of free global Wi-Fi with every AUD $100 top-up Terms & Conditions apply, for more information visit auspost.com.au/travelcard Key features of the app: - Touch ID for fast and secure sign in on selected devices - Real-time view of your balance(s) - Instantly transfer between currencies - Monitor your transactions and spending - Manage your personal and card details To find out more about our Travel Mastercard, visit auspost.com.au/travelcard

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•Improved in app add money capability •Time zone reference added in transaction history details •Minor Improvements and bug fixes

Ratings and Reviews

1.4K Ratings

Australia Post Travel Card

I used this recently when travelling through Europe and UK. Found it extremely valuable as I used it as my main card out and about. I kept my main Mastercard secured at my main base and travelled knowing I could top it up easily, withdraw and use widely. It was a great relief knowing I could keep good tabs on my account and controlled spending without using putting my main cards at risk of loss or fraud when overseas. I would highly recommend it. My only criticism is it doesn’t allow you to change the pin if you felt it may have been compromised.

Extremely difficult to get support

This card was super useful at the beginning of my overseas trip, payments were easy and tap function always worked, but when trying to top up my currency I’ve encountered an error message that rejects my payments. I’ve tried to get support via email and was told after 3 days that because my request involved sensitive personal information I would have to try the online chat or call Aus Post directly. The online chat only asked questions/gave answers about packages, not the travel cards. Then I tried to call the overseas phone line, which told me it was closed. Fortunately I have other (though limited) payment options right now, otherwise I’d be in a huge amount of trouble having no way to top up my main method of payment. The app had been good so far, but it just seems like I have very limited options to get support to find out if this is an app issue or something specifically with my account.

This is the most useless travel card

Took this card overseas and had my method to load money blocked. Called to inquire about the block and they said I had gone over my limit of loads per day. Ok, so I can load in 24 hours? No, you used your method of payment too many times and it’s blocked for 7 days. Ok, you have verified my identity and confirmed I am who I am, can you remove the block? No, the system put the block in place. Ok, but can you, the person remove the block? No the system put the block in place. (Went around in circles for half an hour). Ok so please note this conversation and I would like to speak with a level 2 or 3 technician. Got a call the next day. “Your card was blocked and is now blocked for 7 days. Can I remove it? No. Why are you calling me then? To tell you your card is blocked for 7 days.” Don’t use this card for travel! You will only have issue after issue

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Spend in 11 currencies, lock in exchange rates and boost your travel budget with a promotional cashback offer.

What currencies can I load on the Australia Post Travel Platinum Mastercard?

• Great British pounds
• New Zealand dollars
• Canadian dollars
• Japanese yen
• Hong Kong dollars
• Singapore dollars
• United Arab Emirates dirham
• Australian dollars

If you make a purchase in a currency that isn't supported on the card, the Mastercard rate ("FX Rate") plus a margin of 0% of the transaction value will be applied.

Features of the Australia Post Travel Platinum Mastercard card

As well as the 10 supported international currencies and locked in exchange rates, here are some of the extra features you can expect from this travel card:

• Complimentary lounge passes. If your flight is delayed, you can wait for your next flight in comfort with two complimentary access passes to LoungeKey lounges or restaurants.
• Free global Wi-Fi. When you load your Cash Passport with a minimum AUD$100 or foreign currency equivalent, you will be eligible to register for a 3 month membership of free global Wi-Fi provided by Boingo Wi-Fi. After starting a new 3 month membership, you can be eligible for another 3 month membership after your active one expires if you make another eligible reload during this period.
• Domestic: 2.95% of withdrawn amount
• International: $3.50 AUD (Or equivalent in foreign currency)
• Manage your account. You can easily manage your account on the go via 'My Account', which you can use to top up your account and view your transactions.
• 24/7 global customer service. If your card is lost or stolen, you can also make use of 24/7 customer support who can help you with a card replacement or emergency cash. Call 1800 098 231 from within Australia or +44 207 649 9404 internationally for assistance.

How to load and reload funds on your card

You can top up your card balance online, via bank transfer or in-store:

• Debit card. You can use your debit card to load money on your account and you should be able to access the funds immediately.
• Bank transfer. If you load your card via bank transfer, it will take up to one or two business days for the funds to appear in your account.
• BPAY. You can load funds via BPAY, but a 1% reload fee applies. It will take up to two business days for your funds to appear in your account if you load via BPAY.
• Australia Post. You can also load funds on your card in-store at an Australia Post office.

You can load a minimum of $100 on the card and a maximum of $100,000 p.a.

How to order an Australia Post Travel Platinum Mastercard card

You can order your Australia Post Travel Platinum Mastercard card online or in-store at Australia Post. You just need to provide your full name, contact number and email.

The Australia Post Cash Passport could be a good multi-currency travel card option if you want a prepaid card that locks in exchange rates. With complimentary Wi-Fi and airport lounge options, it also has plenty of platinum features that could come in handy on your next trip. As there are a bunch of prepaid travel cards available on the market, make sure to compare your options before choosing the right card for you.

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February 08, 2020

Is there an age limit for this card? Can I get this for my 12-year-old? Thanks.

February 09, 2020

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To apply for the Australia Post Cash Passport Platinum Mastercard, the applicant must be at least 16 years old. For the application, your son/ daughter must provide his/ her full name, a valid contact number and email. A valid ID such as passport or Driver’s License is required to verify the applicant’s identity.

Your 12-year-old son/ daughter may not be able to apply now due to the age requirements.

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Australia Post Travel Platinum Mastercard

AUD, USD, NZD, EUR, GBP, SGD, HKD, JPY, CAD, THB, AED

Mozo editorial review Australia Post Travel Platinum Mastercard - last updated: 1 December 2022

• No transaction fees for overseas purchases
• Load up to 10 currencies on the one card
• Access to Mastercard’s global network of ATMs and retailers
• $0 card fee
• $3.50 AUD overseas ATM fee

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If you are looking for a convenient travel money option for your next overseas trip the Australia Post Travel Platinum Mastercard could be the perfect companion. Firstly, you can load up to 10 major currencies on the one card, lock in your exchange rate before you travel and know that when you’re on the road you’re not going to be charged high foreign transaction fees.

Key features

The Australia Post Travel Platinum Mastercard is an extremely versatile travel card which can help you to manage your travel budget effectively. 

Unlike most credit and debit cards the AustPost Travel Platinum Mastercard allows you to lock in your exchange rate on up to 10 currencies before you go so you’ll know exactly where your hard-earned vacation money is being spent. Just bear in mind that this only applies to the funds you initially lock in, as subsequent reloads will be subject to an updated exchange rate. 

If you need to put more funds on the card while on the road you’ll be able to do so through the Australia Post Travel Platinum Mastercard app or the Australia Post website where you’ll have a couple of reload options: 

Via bank transfer (free)

Via BPAY (1% if not booking through 'My Account' or the app)

Via debit card ($5 per debit card load transaction)

Travellers also have access to Mastercard’s worldwide network of ATMs and retailers worldwide so there are plenty of options available when it comes to spending. It’s worth remembering that the card does have a $3.50 AUD foreign ATM fee though. 

If something does go wrong overseas you can sleep easy knowing that Australia Post provides 24/7 global emergency assistance at no additional cost, plus they may even arrange for  emergency cash to be made available to you.

Who is it good for

The Australia Post Travel Platinum Mastercard could be a great option for country-hoppers on set budgets, as the card allows travellers to load up on US Dollars, Euros, Pounds, New Zealand Dollars, Thai Baht, Singapore Dollars, Hong Kong Dollars, Japanese Yen, United Arab Emirates Dirhams, Canadian Dollars and Aussie Dollars before you go.

Any catches

This is a travel card best used for overseas travel, not for day to day use in Australia. For domestic ATM withdrawals you’ll be charged 2.95% of the value withdrawn. 

Also watch out for the $10 cash out fee if you’re wanting to take any remaining funds off your card.

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Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 145 452 044, AFSL 386837) arranges for the issue of the Australia Post Everyday Mastercard® (“Everyday Mastercard") in conjunction with the issuer, EML Payment Solutions Limited ('EML') ABN 30 131 436 532 , AFSL 404131 . Australian Postal Corporation (ABN 28 864 970 579, AR No. 338646), the card distributor, acts as an Authorised Representative of Australia Post Services Pty Ltd (ABN 67 002 599 340, AFSL 457551). You should consider the Everyday Mastercard Product Disclosure Statement available at auspost.com.au/everydaycard before deciding to acquire the product. Any advice does not take into account your personal needs, financial circumstances or objectives and you should consider if it is appropriate for you. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

~Lock in your exchange rates means the exchange rate is locked in for the initial load only. The exchange rates for subsequent reloads will be set at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of the transaction.

*The prevailing exchange rate is locked in for the initial load value only. Subsequent card reloads will be processed at the then prevailing exchange rate on the day of the reload transaction, and will be locked in at that rate. The exchange rates set out in this website apply to reload transactions that are booked on this website only and that are settled within four hours. Different exchange rates will apply to cards which have not been purchased on this website and initial card load and reload transactions in our partner branch locations. We will provide you with settlement instructions and the applicable exchange rate at the time you book a reload transaction. Different exchange rates will also apply to reload transactions that are conducted directly via Bank Transfer or BPAY (i.e. without booking an online transaction). For more information on how we set exchange rates please see the Product Disclosure Statement .

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Should you get travel insurance if you have credit card protection?

Editor's Note

Some credit cards offer built-in travel insurance as a cardholder benefit. And it may be tempting to rely on credit card travel protections instead of buying travel insurance. But, the entire point of travel insurance is to be covered if something goes wrong. So, you may be wondering whether you should buy travel insurance even if your credit card offers travel protection.

There isn't one answer that fits every traveler or situation. So in this guide, we'll explore some aspects you should consider, and I'll discuss my take on this topic. Let's dive in so you can make an informed decision for yourself.

Travel insurance you can buy

At a high level, you can pay a relatively small premium (compared to the total cost of your trip) to buy a travel insurance policy that may provide reimbursement or coverage for unexpected issues that affect your trip.

Many different types of protections fall under the term "travel insurance." Standard, comprehensive insurance policies typically include broad coverage across various potential issues.

But there are also policies that offer specific coverage. For example, it's possible to purchase travel insurance that only provides medical protection for international travel (such as GeoBlue ). Likewise, you can also purchase policies that allow you to select the protections you need (such as the build-your-own option with American Express Travel Insurance ).

We've previously compared the best travel insurance policies and providers . So, check out that guide to find the provider and policy that fits your needs best. You can also check a travel insurance aggregator to compare different policies quickly.

Most travel insurance policies exclude any loss incurred due to a preexisting medical condition. However, many policies include a process to obtain a waiver of the preexisting condition exclusion if you meet specific requirements. These requirements typically include purchasing the policy shortly after the first nonrefundable trip payment or deposit and being medically able to travel when you buy the policy. Some companies also require you to insure your trip's full, prepaid, nonrefundable cost to be eligible.

Likewise, all travel insurance policies have several exclusions. For example, most plans exclude medical benefits for injuries during adventure activities such as skydiving or skiing outside maintained trails.

Related: 7 things to look out for when buying travel insurance, according to an expert

Credit card travel protections

Some cards don't provide any special travel protections. But, many of the best travel rewards cards offer travel protections. Here's a look at our guides about some of the most common credit card travel protections:

• Trip delay reimbursement
• Baggage delay reimbursement
• Trip cancellation and interruption insurance
• Travel accident and emergency evacuation insurance

Check out our guide to the best cards that offer travel protections for more details on what card might be best for you. I also recommend reading the guide to benefits for your specific cards, as these documents will detail exactly what protections you can expect when you purchase travel with your card.

Note that some benefits require you to enroll — and virtually all require a formal claim process, with no reimbursement guarantee.

Related: Getting credit card travel insurance to cover the change fee on my Disney cruise

When to purchase travel insurance

Even if you have a credit card that offers travel protection, you may still want to purchase travel insurance for some trips. Here are some scenarios and trips for which it may make sense to purchase travel insurance.

Travel protections aren't offered

As discussed above, not all travel credit cards provide extensive travel protections when you book travel using the card. So, if you're using a card without travel protections or a card that only offers limited travel protections, you may want to purchase travel insurance .

Related: The best credit cards for booking flights

Some travelers aren't covered

Just because a card offers travel protections doesn't mean everyone traveling with you will be covered. In particular, travel protections usually only extend to select relatives of the cardholder. Your credit card's travel insurance may not cover friends, employees and all relatives.

Related: Who is covered by your credit card travel insurance?

Adventure activities

If you plan to partake in an activity that most insurance policies exclude, you may want to purchase a travel insurance policy that explicitly includes your activity of choice.

For example, many policies exclude adventure sports like base jumping, sky diving, free soloing, diving, mountaineering and paragliding. You may want to consider purchasing insurance from an association involved in your adventure activity, such as Divers Alert Network (DAN) if you're a diver or German Alpine Group (DAV) if you partake in alpine sports.

You're concerned about preexisting conditions

Most credit card trip interruption and cancellation insurance benefits exclude cancellations or interruptions caused by a sudden recurrence of a preexisting condition. So, you'll want to purchase travel insurance — and ensure you satisfy the provider's preexisting condition exclusion waiver conditions — if you want trip cancellation and interruption insurance that covers preexisting conditions.

Related: 7 times your credit card's travel insurance might not cover you

Nonmedical evacuation insurance

If you want evacuation insurance for nonmedical reasons, you should purchase travel insurance that offers this coverage even if you have a credit card with evacuation insurance .

Read the benefits guide closely, as evacuation benefits may not cover every evacuation you might need. For example, some policies don't cover evacuation from an area with a travel warning when you booked your trip or evacuation from a place suddenly inaccessible due to a landslide or other environmental incident.

Related: A Medjet medical transport membership is different from travel insurance

Cancel for any reason

Suppose you are uncertain whether you'll be able to take your trip, and you're worried that applicable credit card trip protections won't reimburse you if you decide to cancel or interrupt for a reason that isn't covered. In that case, you may want to purchase cancel for any reason trip insurance .

Related: 6 truths and myths about cancel for any reason travel insurance

You want peace of mind

Some travelers prefer to buy travel insurance — for each trip or via an annual travel insurance plan — for the peace of mind that having a travel insurance policy brings. Especially given the issues travelers have faced with a specific credit card insurance provider , it may be worth buying a travel insurance plan if you don't feel confident your credit card travel insurance and individual health insurance will combine to provide enough coverage during your trip.

Related: Here's why I buy an annual travel insurance policy, even though my credit cards offer travel protections

When credit card travel protections may be enough

Suppose you don't fall into any of the categories above and use one of the best credit cards with travel insurance when making travel purchases. In that case, you may determine that credit card protections are enough for some (or all) of your trips. However, I only recommend relying on credit card protections if you also have health insurance that will provide adequate coverage at your destination.

Below is a collection of reasons you can rely on credit card protections instead of purchasing independent travel insurance. If some (or most) of these reasons apply to your trip, it may be reasonable for you to rely on credit card protections instead of buying travel insurance:

• You have personal health insurance that will cover you on your trip, even if treatment is out of network at your destination
• You book your trip with a credit card that provides travel insurance
• You have a credit card that provides medical evacuation benefits during your trip
• You make refundable travel plans that you can cancel for little or no fee
• You tend to change your plans frequently or book travel at the last minute
• You have an emergency fund that can cover unexpected expenses if needed
• You have airline miles or transferable points you can use to leave the area or return home if needed.
• You avoid especially high-risk activities and destinations

The decision of whether to buy travel insurance is complex and personal. If you don't feel confident that your credit card protections and individual health insurance will provide adequate coverage, it's likely worth buying travel insurance.

Related: Why you might want to get a premium credit card instead of purchasing travel insurance

Why credit card travel insurance is usually enough for me

After researching the best travel insurance policies and providers , I purchased travel insurance for one specific trip because I wanted political evacuation coverage.

But for most of my trips, credit card protections and individual health insurance provide enough coverage for me. After all, my travel usually looks like the following:

• My flights are often award flights that I can cancel and redeposit free of charge — or ones that carry minimal change and cancellation fees
• My lodging can almost always be canceled without a penalty until shortly before my stay
• If I book a tour or activity, it's usually within a few days of said tour or activity (or offers free cancellation)
• My health insurance provides out-of-network coverage outside the U.S., so travel insurance would only pay for my deductible. In addition, my out-of-pocket maximum for out-of-network care is low enough to cover using my emergency fund
• I book flights and pay for the taxes and fees for award flights using the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card , which provides excellent travel protections for a $95 annual fee card
• I have ample airline miles and transferable points that I can use to cover last-minute one-way flights if needed

As you can see, the benefits of purchasing travel insurance would be minimal for most of my trips. The travel protections I use most are trip delay protection and baggage delay protection , both of which the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card provides when I use it to pay for my flights.

Related: Why the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Ink Business Preferred combo is perfect for couples who travel

Bottom line

As you book trips, you may wonder whether you should purchase travel insurance. One way to decide is to consider whether you'd be adequately covered without purchasing travel insurance if the worst happens.

If you're willing and able to cover the costs in this situation — or you feel confident you'd be adequately covered by your credit card's travel protections and health insurance — then you may want to proceed without buying travel insurance. Otherwise, I recommend purchasing a travel insurance policy shortly after you make the initial payment for your trip.

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Additional Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Benefits

Beyond the benefits highlighted above, the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card also offers:

• Global Dining Access + $240 Resy Credit: With Global Dining Access by Resy , Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members can unlock insider access to reservations at sought-after restaurants when you add your Card to your Resy profile through the Resy app or website. You can also take advantage of your $240 Resy Credit after you enroll through your Card account to earn up to $20 per month in statement credits on eligible purchases on the Card with U.S. Resy restaurants.
• $120 Rideshare Credit: Earn up to $10 back per month in statement credits (up to $120 back annually) on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers after you pay with your Card. Enrollment required.
• TakeOff 15: Take 15% off anytime you book Award Travel with miles on Delta flights when using delta.com and the Fly Delta app. (Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.)
• Complimentary Upgrade List: Not a Medallion Member? Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade List, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members.
• $100 Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck ® : Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($100) or a statement credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider) and pay the application fee with your Card. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck. To read the full terms and conditions, visit www.americanexpress.com/expeditedtravel .
• Earn Miles: Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases made directly with Delta and 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.
• $200 Delta Stays Credit: Get up to $200 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com.
• Hertz President’s Circle ® Status: Transform your car rental experience with Hertz President’s Circle Status, compliments of your Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card. Enrollment in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards ® program is required. To receive the benefit, you must add your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Account number to your SkyMiles Account associated with your Eligible Card, register at delta.com/mypromos/eligible , and “Enroll in Promotion” at delta.com/hertz . 2

Finally, no matter where you travel, American Express won’t charge any foreign transaction fees for purchases made on the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card.

The Takeaway

With opportunities to boost your Medallion Status and benefits like the new $240 Resy Credit, $120 Rideshare Credit, the enhanced annual Companion Certificate benefit, and more – the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card can help you make the most out of every excursion. 

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1 For more on Rates and Fees for the Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card, click here .

2 For more on Offer and Benefit Terms for the Delta SkyMiles ® Reserve American Express Card, click here .

Megan Doyle  is a business technology writer and researcher whose work focuses on financial services and cross-cultural diversity and inclusion.

All Credit Intel  content is written by freelance authors and commissioned and paid for by American Express. 

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