Load your travel money card with US Dollars
Make it easier to spend overseas with a Travel Money Card. Load your US Dollars onto a Travel Money Card before you fly.
What are travel money cards?
A Travel Money Card is your ticket to hassle-free spending across the pond. With a Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Card, you don’t need to carry cash – making your holiday spending easy, convenient and secure. Just load it up with the amount of US Dollars you’d like to take and use it like you would a normal debit or credit card.
The great thing about a prepaid travel card is that you know your spending limits. While you can load more money onto the card, you can’t spend over the amount on it.
What are the benefits of using a prepaid travel card in the USA?
There are some key benefits to using a prepaid card, including:
- Exchange rate – Lock in your exchange rate before you travel, so you don’t need to worry if the rate fluctuates. Nectar members* can also enjoy our best rates. Find out more about travel money for Nectar members.
- Secure way to spend abroad – eliminating the need to carry large amounts of cash, a prepaid travel money card is the most secure way to spend abroad. If your card gets lost or stolen, don’t worry – just freeze the card on the app or call our 24-hour support for help.
- Can have more than one card – add up to two travel money cards to your account to keep better track of your finances. Choose up to 15 currencies.
- Helps monitor your spending – use the app to keep track of how much you’re spending on holiday. You can view your transaction history and see the currencies on your card.
- Cost-effective way to spend abroad – allowing you to bypass fees and charges typically associated with using debit or credit cards online. Additionally, it is advisable to make payments in the local currency during your travels, as it generally results in lower costs.
- Can convert to other currencies – after your adventure in the USA, you can convert your US dollars into 14 other currencies to use on your next trip.
How to use your travel money card
- Contactless payments – use your card the same way as you would a credit or debit card. Just tap the contactless sign to make payments instantly. Be aware that contactless isn’t as widely available in the US as it is in Europe.
- Chip & PIN – you can use a chip and pin device to pay with your card. Don’t worry, it’s protected with no direct link to your other bank accounts.
- Withdraw cash at an ATM – take out US Dollars at an ATM easily with our Travel Money Card. Remember to check whether the ATMs charge their own fee.
- Load it with a minimum of £50 – it couldn’t be simpler to get started with your Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Card. Just load up £50 and you’re good to go.
How to order your travel money card
Collection instore
Order your card for collection from your local instore bureau. It's never been easier to get your travel money sorted.
Order online for delivery
Order online from the comfort of your own home and enjoy next-day delivery*. If you order online, you can also personalise your card.
Visit our Travel Money Card page to discover more about the fees and limits associated with it.
Still want to take some cash too?
Find your nearest Sainsbury’s Bank bureau or order cash for collection or delivery with Sainsbury’s Bank.
Use our currency converter to work out how much you’ll need to order.
FAQs
Can you use a travel money card in the USA?
Yes, you can use a prepaid travel money card across the globe, all you need to do is top it up with US dollars to spend in the USA. Whether you’re travelling overseas for business or pleasure, keep track of your finances using a Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money Card app.
Which travel money card is best for the USA?
It depends on your needs, but we feel Sainsbury’s Bank’s Travel Money Card is one of the best prepaid travel cards for the USA. Make the most of our competitive rates, excellent service and convenient online portal to keep better track of your spending abroad. There are some circumstances where it may be more useful to use a credit card (for big purchases for example) as you’re offered purchase protection, but for everyday spending a travel money card is an easy and convenient way to pay in the USA
Which travel money card is recommended for use in the USA??
It depends on your needs, but the Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card offers competitive rates, excellent service and a convenient online portal to keep better track of your spending abroad. There are some circumstances where it may be more useful to use a credit card (for big purchases for example) as you're offered purchase protection, but for everyday spending a travel money card is an easy and convenient way to pay in the USA.
Terms and conditions
*Nectar members receive better exchange rates on single purchase transactions of all available foreign currencies. Excludes travel money card home delivery orders and online reloads. Exchange rates may vary depending on whether you buy in store, online or by phone.©
You need to tell us your Nectar card number at the time of your transaction. No cash alternative is available. We reserve the right to change or cancel this offer without notice.
Sainsbury's Bank Travel Money Card is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International. PrePay Technologies Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.