NoRegretsCoyote
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is that a limitation of the free revolut account that could be alleviated by going up a tier?Just back from the US and other parts. I used Revolut everywhere and only used cash towards the end to run down my supply of pre bought $ cash. When checking in to the hotel, I paid in full using Revolut but let the hotel put a hold on my credit card for any room charges that might arise. This was to avoid a significant transaction going to the Revolut acc. I found myself topping up the US$ and other currency a lot so became aware of the 'fair usage' charge and weekend charge that Revolut applies. This can catch you out if you lose track of days and the time difference. I will purchase my USD over the next 10 months for the next trip.
Incidentally, Revolut froze my card between the airport and the hotel due to Uber charges. It was quick and easy to unfreeze it at the hotel.
Yes, if you go up to Premium at €6.99 pm but the weekend restrictions still apply.is that a limitation of the free revolut account that could be alleviated by going up a tier?
That's it basically, but even the worse weekend rate will be a lot better than aib or boiSo a dollar ATM withdrawal in the US is automatically debited from the dollar balance in my Revolut a/c.
Suppose my dollar balance is zero and my euro balance is positive. Is a dollar transaction just debited from the euro balance at whatever the applicable rate is? (So a worse FX rate at weekends).
Yes, but your holiday will be more expensive as Revolut give a far better exchange rate.Planning a similar trip next year and I'm nervous on Revolut, mainly because of the awful customer service stories. Is an An Post currency card an effective option?
Phone? - that's so "yesterday"revolut and link to apple pay for extra handiness,
apple / google pay is a godsend, the amount of times i have forgotten my wallet but realised i can pay for almost anything on the phone anyway!
Some retailers will offer you the "opportunity" of paying in Euros at a "guaranteed" rate. You should decline the opportunity and pay in dollars.
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