Need a Cash Passport?
Need a Cash Passport?
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Travel with ease with Multi-currency Cash Passport
Multi-currency Cash Passport is a prepaid card that you can load with up to seven different currencies.
Letting you securely shop, swipe and pay in different countries with just one card.
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Get your Cash Passport quickly and easily
 

Flexible

Flexible

Load up to seven currencies.

Peace of mind

Peace of mind

Know what you spend with set exchange rates — safe from currency fluctuations.

Convenient

Convenient

Optional second card can be linked to the same funds.

Manage with ease

Manage with ease

Monitor your spending with our dedicated App.

More details about Multi-currency Cash Passport

  • What you need to apply

    • Valid ID
    • Valid passport
    • Air ticket or eTicket in your name
       

    If you’re travelling by land to countries that aren’t in the common monetary area (Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland), you’ll need to provide your vehicle’s registration certificate.

  • What you need to know

    • You can buy Multi-currency Cash Passport for your trip up to 60 days before your travel.  
    • When you get back from your trip, you need to exchange any unused currency left on your card. You can do this commission-free at an Absa foreign exchange branch.
    • Cash out unused funds and re-use your card on your next trip for up to five years.
    • You can transfer currency from your CIA account to your Multi-Currency Cash Passport.
    • The Multi-currency Cash Passport also caters for Shari’ah-compliant customers.

     

    Cash Passport TM is issued by the The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard Asia/Pacific Pte. Ltd. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

  • Where you can use your card

    • Spend at merchants and draw from ATMs displaying the Mastercard® acceptance mark (excluding the CMA).*
    • Check your balances, view transactions and move money between currencies using the Multi-currency Cash Passport mobile app or online.

Tips on exchange rates, travel and emigrating

  • Exchange rates

    When you’re looking at exchange rates, remember:

    • Exchange rates change many times per day.
    • Due to fluctuations, rates quoted on radio and television probably won’t be the rates you receive.
    • There’s a difference between a buy and a sell rate; different products are also sold at different rates.
    • All financial institutions offer different rates — speak to us for a competitive rate.

  • Travel tips

    • Make sure that your passport is valid for six months after your return date.
    • Use your Banking App or Absa Online Banking to notify the Fraud Call Centre of when and where you’re travelling to.
    • Need a visa? Apply in advance. Embassy timelines can be unpredictable.
    • Give your itinerary and contact numbers to family - be savvy, stay safe.
    • When you buy travel tickets with your Absa Credit Card, you automatically qualify for free, basic Travel Insurance. Get a free quote to upgrade your Insurance online or call us on 0860 151 151. Ensure that you read the terms and conditions to make sure what the insurance entails, click here for the terms and conditions.
    • Check your airline restrictions on hand luggage and the size of toiletries allowed on board.

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Need more help

Contact us
Call us on: 0860 151 151
International: +27 (0) 11 335 4019
Email us at: forex@absa.co.za
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