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Absa foreign exchange delivery
Order and receive your foreign currency right at your doorstep within 24 hours.
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Get your Cash Passport quickly and easily
 

Easy access to credit

Flexible

Load up to seven currencies. 

Earn attractive interest rates

Peace of mind

Know what you spend with set exchange rates — safe from currency fluctuations.

Lump sum death benefit included
Convenient

Optional second card can be linked to the same funds.

Get Cashback in your pocket every time you swipe
Manage with ease

Monitor your spending with our dedicated App.



More details about Multi-currency Cash Passport
 

What you need to apply
What you need to know
It is Shari’ah-compliant
Where you can use your card

  • What you need to apply

    • Your card is not linked to your bank account.
    • You can buy foreign currency for your trip up to 60 days before your travel.  
    • When you get back from your trip, you need to exchange any unused currency left on your card. You can do this commission-free at an Absa foreign exchange branch.
    • Cash out unused funds and re-use your card on your next trip for up to five years.
    • You can transfer currency from your CIA account to your Multi-Currency Cash Passport 

  • What you need to know

    • Your card is not linked to your bank account.
    • You can buy foreign currency for your trip up to 60 days before your travel.  
    • When you get back from your trip, you need to exchange any unused currency left on your card. You can do this commission-free at an Absa foreign exchange branch.
    • Cash out unused funds and re-use your card on your next trip for up to five years.
    • You can transfer currency from your CIA account to your Multi-Currency Cash Passport 

    Cash Passport TM is issued by the The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard Asia/Pacific Pte. Ltd. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

  • It is Shari’ah-compliant

    • The Multi-currency Cash Passport also caters for Shari’ah-compliant customers

  • Where you can use your card

    • Use your card in any country where you have the correct currency loaded.
    • Spend at merchants and draw from ATMs displaying the Mastercard® acceptance mark (excluding the CMA).*
    • Check your balances, view transactions and move money between currencies using the Multi-currency Cash Passport mobile app or online.
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Call us on : 0860 151 151
International: +27 (0) 11 335 4019
Email us at : forex@absa.co.za
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