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Free physical Revolut card

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    #212
    scamalert
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭scamalert


    Mushy wrote: »
    I can imagine next Tuesday could see the pound take a hit. Mainly if the deal gets voted down now, but will be keeping an eye out

    How does one make sure they have sterling on the card/account? I have 20e in the account, then when go into rates I've a few paired up. Is there another step to do?

    Scrap that, I see where to exchange it now
    Yeah thats the goal would be nice to exchange some at 94-5, last time it was close to even back in 2008.


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    #213
    TheChizler
    Registered Users Posts: 9,425 ✭✭✭TheChizler


    Mushy wrote: »
    How does one make sure they have sterling on the card/account? I have 20e in the account, then when go into rates I've a few paired up. Is there another step to do?

    Scrap that, I see where to exchange it now
    The beauty of it is you don't need to have the desired currency in your account, it'll convert from the first available balance as it needs.


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    #214
    KilOit
    Registered Users Posts: 2,985 ✭✭✭KilOit


    Have an ancient card with no tap function, can their first customers not avail of a new card?


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    #215
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,744 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    KilOit wrote: »
    Have an ancient card with no tap function, can their first customers not avail of a new card?

    There was the option to upgrade for free to a contactless MasterCard about a year ago. It was well publicised here on Boards. There was also the option to sign up for a free Visa card during beta testing shortly afterwards.

    I've ended up with a MasterCard, two Visa cards and a virtual Visa card on my Revolut account, all free!


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    #216
    KilOit
    Registered Users Posts: 2,985 ✭✭✭KilOit


    Quackster wrote: »
    There was the option to upgrade for free to a contactless MasterCard about a year ago. It was well publicised here on Boards. There was also the option to sign up for a free Visa card during beta testing shortly afterwards.

    I've ended up with a MasterCard, two Visa cards and a virtual Visa card on my Revolut account, all free!

    I'll keep an eye out so.


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    #217
    Asmodean
    Registered Users Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭Asmodean


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    I made money exchanging to gbp for a week and back again recently, it wasn’t intentional I was planning on making a purchase over the weekend but the deal fell through, I was up €75 so I was happy
    It’s a risky game playing the currency market but some people enjoy it

    The cryptocurrency feature can be a bit of craic. I know that it’s a stripped back version but I had great fun playing around with it over the last few weeks with small amounts of money. Made a few pound on XRP as it was going up and then bailed out with my profit before it crashed again!


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    #218
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,681 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Card arrived, it's visa and doesn't work with Google Pay. Pity as its the only need I have for the card.

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



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    #219
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    Card arrived, it's visa and doesn't work with Google Pay. Pity as its the only need I have for the card.

    I think all be cards these days are visa


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    #220
    VG31
    Registered Users Posts: 3,403 ✭✭✭VG31


    The premium cards are still mastercard.


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    #221
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users Posts: 7,811 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    Has anyone managed to set up a Prime uk account using a revolut virtual card? In setting up the account would you need to put in a uk address or will the card be the only thing they look at?

    Does the card have to be changed to uk setting or currency?


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    #222
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users Posts: 7,811 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    What are you trying to achieve by having a U.K. prime account ?

    Watching content that they don't make available to Irish account holders. Geoblocking isn't an issue.

    I want to see a film that is only available to prime uk.


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    #223
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users Posts: 7,811 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    ring them and tell them you are in the uk and they will give you access to uk amazon prime video

    I don't think I will bother with it. It is too much hassle.


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    #224
    Wheety
    Registered Users Posts: 5,510 ✭✭✭Wheety


    I didn't even ring them. Just sent an email.

    Before you do it, go into your Content and Devices settings, click on Preferences and change Country/Region Settings to United Kingdom.

    This is after you've signed up for Prime. I have the UK content now.

    Also, I have Student Prime, 6 months free and then (I think) £3.99 a month afterwards.


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    #225
    bfa1509
    Registered Users Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭bfa1509


    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    Card arrived, it's visa and doesn't work with Google Pay. Pity as its the only need I have for the card.
    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    I think all be cards these days are visa
    VG31 wrote: »
    The premium cards are still mastercard.

    I just got a free Mastercard from Transferwise (I kinda prefer it to Revolut - it has a nice browser interface along with an app too)


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    #226
    rustledjimmies
    Registered Users Posts: 1,082 ✭✭✭rustledjimmies


    bfa1509 wrote: »
    I just got a free Mastercard from Transferwise (I kinda prefer it to Revolut - it has a nice browser interface along with an app too)

    But TransferWise doesn't support Apple Pay or Google Pay.

    https://transferwise.com/help/article/2935507/transferwise-debit-mastercard/does-my-transferwise-debit-mastercard-work-with-apple-pay-or-google-pay


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    #227
    harpstilidie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭harpstilidie


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    I think all be cards these days are visa

    The free card I got is MasterCard. Did everyone else get VISA ones?


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    #228
    bfa1509
    Registered Users Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭bfa1509


    rustledjimmies wrote: »
    But TransferWise doesn't support Apple Pay or Google Pay.

    https://transferwise.com/help/article/2935507/transferwise-debit-mastercard/does-my-transferwise-debit-mastercard-work-with-apple-pay-or-google-pay

    Fair enough. I don't use either of those so I'm none the wiser.


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    #229
    webpal
    Registered Users Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭webpal


    Does google pay work on iPhone? Can’t get it in App Store. Wallet doesn’t support Revolut MasterCard or my local bank visa debit card


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    #230
    TheChizler
    Registered Users Posts: 9,425 ✭✭✭TheChizler


    webpal wrote: »
    Does google pay work on iPhone? Can’t get it in App Store. Wallet doesn’t support Revolut MasterCard or my local bank visa debit card
    Google Pay - formerly known as Android Pay? No :D

    Apple don't support any NFC usage outside of their own tightly controlled apps.


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    #231
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    webpal wrote: »
    Does google pay work on iPhone? Can’t get it in App Store. Wallet doesn’t support Revolut MasterCard or my local bank visa debit card

    I've no idea but using Google pay on an iPhone is all kinds of wrong and dirty in my eyes, be sure wash your hands after ;-)


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    #232
    webpal
    Registered Users Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭webpal


    Looks like it can but not in this region.

    Going back to topic I love the way this card gives you instant notifications when used and you can attach receipts


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    #233
    TheChizler
    Registered Users Posts: 9,425 ✭✭✭TheChizler


    webpal wrote: »
    Looks like it can but not in this region.

    Going back to topic I love the way this card gives you instant notifications when used and you can attach receipts
    I don't know why the Irish banks don't start doing this, they all have apps and most allow you to pull transactions very soon after they happen. Anytime I talk to people about Revolut and N26 they mention the instant notifications as the one of the best things about them and reasons for switching, myself included.


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    #234
    Wheety
    Registered Users Posts: 5,510 ✭✭✭Wheety


    harpstilidie wrote: »
    The free card I got is MasterCard. Did everyone else get VISA ones?

    How long ago did you receive this card?


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    #235
    Wheety
    Registered Users Posts: 5,510 ✭✭✭Wheety


    TheChizler wrote: »
    I don't know why the Irish banks don't start doing this, they all have apps and most allow you to pull transactions very soon after they happen. Anytime I talk to people about Revolut and N26 they mention the instant notifications as the one of the best things about them and reasons for switching, myself included.

    KBC have added a little bit of functionality which Revolut offers. Can freeze your card yourself straight away if you have lost it.

    But instant push notifications in tandem with the above would really help cut down on fraud. I reckon it would save the banks millions.


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    #236
    harpstilidie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭harpstilidie


    Wheety wrote: »
    How long ago did you receive this card?

    Last Friday.

    This might be a stupid question, but do the banks charge for withdrawals to this card?


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    #237
    harpstilidie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭harpstilidie


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    topping up the card is free

    Brilliant, thanks. I just bought a camera from currys.co.uk and saved roughly €7 by using this card. Much better exchange rate.


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    #238
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,744 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    harpstilidie wrote: »
    The free card I got is MasterCard. Did everyone else get VISA ones?

    Did you sign up for a standard or premium account?


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    #239
    harpstilidie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭harpstilidie


    Quackster wrote: »
    Did you sign up for a standard or premium account?

    Just the standard. My physical card is MasterCard and my virtual card is VISA. I thought both were the meant to be the same card.


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    #240
    TheChizler
    Registered Users Posts: 9,425 ✭✭✭TheChizler


    harpstilidie wrote: »
    Last Friday.

    This might be a stupid question, but do the banks charge for withdrawals to this card?
    A Revolut top-up is a regular debit from your bank's point of view, so if your bank charges a fee for that you'll be charged the same as if you made a regular purchase online. Most banks don't, or give you the ability to avoid fees.


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    #241
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,744 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    harpstilidie wrote: »
    Just the standard. My physical card is MasterCard and my virtual card is VISA. I thought both were the meant to be the same card.

    No, you can have a mixture of Visas and Mastercards, both virtual and physical, on the one account. It's just that all standard physical cards issued since late last year have been Visas.


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