Designed exclusively for overseas use and available to customers aged 12 and above, the contactless-equipped card enables customers to load multiple currencies for use at any Mastercard®-affiliated shop or restaurant in more than 210 counties and regions worldwide. Customers that purchase more than 100K Yen can get a 2000 Yen discount in the three months after the card launch.

In addition to the Japanese Yen, the Travelex Money Card supports eight foreign currencies, including the US Dollar, Euro and Australian Dollar. When travelling to other countries, customers can load their card with Japanese Yen or other supported currencies and convert to the local currency when making a payment.

The card is not linked to a bank account, meaning the use of unauthorised access is minimized compared to a traditional credit or debit card. Furthermore, unlike many other foreign currency cards, the TMC does not require My Number verification documents, making it possible to purchase the card quickly and conveniently, including on the day of departure.

The card can be purchased both in-store and pre-ordered online and picked up in-store, while the card’s features can be managed through the Travelex Money App, which enables customers to add currency, check their balance, view their transaction history and pause usage in case of loss or theft.

The Travelex Money Card is already available to customers in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and replaces the existing Travelex Multi-currency Cash Passport that had been sold in the Japanese market.

Jun Otani, Director, Travelex Japan, said:

“We are delighted to launch the Travelex Money Card in Japan, which is an enhanced version of the old Travelex Card we have become well known for in Japan. The card has proved to be hugely popular in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and through the card we are able to offer our customers greater convenience and security than ever before.”