• The Travel Card is safer than cash and will be replaced free of charge by courier service worldwide in case of loss.
• The card can be loaded with an amount between 100 and 10,000 in your desired currency (CHF, EUR, USD).
• Your desired amount is paid for in Swiss francs. The daily exchange rate for loading the card in euros and dollars can be found at the SBB counter.
• You can use the card to pay for your purchases at around 70 million Mastercard merchant locations.
• Free additional Hotelcard service with up to 50% discount at over 500 hotels.
• You can withdraw cash at more than 2 million ATMs worldwide.
• The card has no daily or monthly limits. However, please be aware of the withdrawal limits of the ATM operators.
• Mobile payments (Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay).

«Swiss Bankers» App.

The «Swiss Bankers» app gives you control over your expenses at all times. Check your card balance or view your transactions. You can set the card according to your needs and receive notifications after each transaction.

Easy to load.

You can easily obtain a Travel card at more than 130 SBB salespoints, where you can also load up your card at any time. Choose your desired amount from CHF 100 up to a maximum of CHF 10 000. This amount will then be activated on your card shortly afterwards.

Full budget control.

Travel card gives you full control of your expenses: You can only spend the amount you have loaded onto your card. You can check your expenses, cash withdrawals, and your card balance at any time by means of the «Swiss Bankers» app or at swissbankers.chLink opens in new window..  

Conditions.

• Evidence of creditworthiness is not required for the issuing of the card.
• For a card to be issued, your permanent residence must be in Switzerland or the Principality of Liechtenstein.
• The card holder must personally be present at the time the card is first issued. Afterwards, the balance can be loaded by both the card holder and third parties.
• A maximum of five cards per person can be issued.
• The issuer of the card is Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd.

Fees.

• There is no annual fee.
• You pay a 1.5% loading commission of the load amount for cards in euros and US dollars and a 2.5% loading commission for cards in Swiss francs.
• ATM withdrawals in Switzerland are only charged EUR 5.–, USD 5.– or CHF 5.–, depending on card currency and abroad EUR 7.50, USD 7.50 or CHF 7.50.
• Paying with the card in shops and online incurs a fee of EUR 1.00, USD 1.00, CHF 1.00.
• Payment for loading the card takes place in Swiss francs, regardless of the card's currency.

Prices and product specifications subject to modifications.

Advantages of the Hotelcard.

• Save up to 50% at over 600 hotels.
• Book as often as you like.
• No minimum booking or minimum stay.

How to book with the Hotelcard?

1. Registration.
   Please register here,Link opens in new window. and accept the Terms of Use.
2. Hotel selection.
   You will immediately receive an email with your personal password. Using your email address and personal password, you can register at any time at hotelcard.comLink opens in new window. and make booking enquiries at over 600 hotels.
3. Save up to 50%.
   Pay with your Travel Card, and you will receive up to a 50% discount.

Travel is the secure complement to cash. Our employees will be happy to advise you on the best way to organise your travel money.

If the card is to be used in countries which use euros or US dollars as their local currency, it is recommended that you purchase a Travel Card already in this currency. If the card is to be used in countries with a different or various local currencies, it is recommended that you purchase a Travel Card in Swiss francs.

If you lose your card, immediately inform customer service at Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd., tel. +41 31 710 12 15. Your card will be locked immediately and a new card will be sent to you, loaded with the remaining value of the missing card.

Replacement Travel cards are shipped free worldwide and are sent by courier service. In Europe, you will usually receive the replacement card on the next working day. Travellers to distant lands need not wait long either – customers in the US will receive their replacement card about two working days after reporting it lost, while those further afield face a wait of three days on average.