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Using your debit card
Make sure you get the most out of your debit card.
Visa Debit
With an RBS Visa Debit card, you can pay for goods and services and withdraw cash worldwide.
So whether you are paying for a meal in London, or enjoying some shopping in Paris, you'll find that using your debit card is an easy and convenient way to pay.
When using Visa cards abroad remember to look out for the Visa logo.
Plus
With an RBS Plus card you can access cash at over 1 million cash machines at home or abroad.
So, whatever you need cash for, you will always have quick and easy access.
Safe and convenient
Using a Visa Debit card abroad couldn't be more convenient and safe. All we do is simply convert the foreign currency amount you're paying or withdrawing into sterling, and apply transaction charges.
Then, the total amount is automatically debited from your account. Details of the transactions you make will appear on your statement so it really couldn't be easier.
Give it a go next time you're away
To use your debit card, just look for the logos in retailers or on cash machines next time you are abroad, then use your card as normal.
Please remember that to be able to use your card abroad, you need to ensure you have enough funds in your account to cover your transaction - just as you would back home.
Foreign transactions and debit card charges - Important information
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| Transactions in the UK Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Gibraltar. | |
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| Purchase of foreign currency or traveller's cheques using a Visa Debit card**: | |
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| Foreign currency withdrawal from cash machines |
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| Transactions abroad | |
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| Purchase of currency or travellers' cheques using a Visa Debit card |
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| Exchange Rate Transaction Fee |
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| Any transaction in a foreign currency is converted into sterling at our prevailing exchange rate and a transaction fee of 2.75% is subsequently applied for debit card transactions. This fee is known as the Exchange Rate Transaction Fee (ERTF). |
Where a charge in the table above is stated as a percentage, this is a percentage of the sterling transaction amount.
*We will not charge you for using your card at an ATM in the UK but other companies may charge a fee. You will be advised on screen about any charges before you withdraw cash.
**Standard commission rates apply
back to topIf your RBS Visa debit card is ever lost or stolen call us immediately on 0870 513 3550 (minicom 0800 404 6160). Even without your card you can still get access to the money in your account by using our 24 hour Emergency Cash service.
You can access up to £300 if you are an digital or telephone banking customer and if you aren't we'll still give you up to £60 to tide you over. Remember you'll need to have the money in your account before you can withdraw it - you'll need to have at least £25 available in your account.
All you have to do is answer a few quick security questions; we'll then give you a code that will allow you to withdraw your money from any RBS or NatWest cash machine in the UK.
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