Why choose Escape?

Anyone can apply for an Escape Travel Card, load it with money before you travel and it can be used anywhere in the world^† – wherever MasterCard is accepted. It is safer than carrying cash and easier and more convenient than traveller’s cheques.

The Escape Travel Card offers:

What it costs

• The Escape Travel Card costs just £10 to purchase. This fee is refunded if the card is loaded with £100+ within 30 days of application.
• You can withdraw cash at over 2.1 million ATMs overseas for FREE* if you withdraw over £100 or equivalent.
• FREE to make purchases abroad
• Add a companion card to your account for £2.50.
• Use our handy currency calculator to find out today’s exchange rate.

*Although we will not make a charge, when you use your Prepaid Card at an ATM in the UK, you may also be subject to applicable fees, surcharge rules and regulations of the relevant ATM operator, or other financial institution or association. You should be advised before you confirm the transaction. ^†Exclusions apply

Secure alternative to carrying cash

Another great benefit of using the Escape Travel Card is that you guard yourself against fraud as it contains no links to personal or bank information, and with the ability to text to temporarily lock/unlock your card you can be assured of peace of mind if you’re going for a swim and leaving your card in your bag for example.

All transactions are Chip and PIN protected for extra security.

Using your Card

Simply load your travel card with sterling, use your card in any country and the currency conversion will take place at the time of the transaction. This is done automatically for you.

Spending

Competitive foreign exchange prices

You can check your exchange rates online and they are benchmarked to be competitive with purchasing cash from the main high street retailers.

Withdraw Cash

With Your Escape Travel Card, you can withdraw cash from over 1.9 million ATMs worldwide.
Remember, you also receive FREE* overseas ATM withdrawals over £100.

In Store and Online

The Escape Travel Card is a convenient alternative to carrying cash. You can use your card to make purchases online, over the phone or in store for FREE.

*Although we will not make a charge, when you use your Prepaid Card at an ATM in the UK, you may also be subject to applicable fees, surcharge rules and regulations of the relevant ATM operator, or other financial institution or association. You should be advised before you confirm the transaction.

If you are asked what currency you would like to pay in, always choose the local currency to avoid incurring any additional charges.

Security

Lock/Unlock Your Card(s)

To provide additional security you have the ability to text to temporarily lock/unlock your card(s). For example, if you are going for a swim and leaving your card in your bag, you can lock it so that it can’t be used if your bag is stolen.

To lock your card via text, text: LOCK XXXX to 80777

To unlock your card via text, text: UNLOCK XXXX to 80777

To report your card lost or stolen text:

LOST XXXX

STOLEN XXXX

Alternatively, you can call our dedicated customer service team on 020 3503 0292.

XXXX represents the last 4 digits of your card number.

Moneygram

If the worst should happen and your Escape Travel Card is lost or stolen whilst you are overseas, we can arrange for funds to be sent to a Moneygram outlet near you so you can be assured you will never be stranded with no access to your money.

Manage your account

Managing your money whilst on holiday couldn’t be easier. The Escape Travel Card offers a range of ways to help you manage your money:

Register your mobile number with us to use the text services detailed below. Text the words from the list below to 80777:

• BAL – total balance
• BAL XXXX – Check card balance
• BAL ECC – Check eccount balance
• MOVE £££ from XXXX to XXXX – Move Money from Card to Card
• MOVE £££ from ECC to XXXX – Move Money from eccount to Card
• MOVE £££ from XXXX to ECC – Move Money from Card to eccount
• £££ indicates the money value and XXXX indicates the last 4 digits of the 16 digit Card number.

Add a Companion Card

A companion card is a second card on your account, similar to an additional cardholder on a credit card account except that you can control the spend and share between the cards.

Having a companion card allows you to share money seamlessly and quickly between your main card and your companion card allowing others in your travelling party to use your travel money account or it can provide additional security by keeping a spare card in the safe.

Please note that you can only add a companion card if you have passed all the identity checks.

Escape Travel Money Prepaid MasterCard® Fees Table

*This service is only available in the UK.

Topping up your Card

It’s quick and easy to load and top up your Escape Travel card from anywhere in the world. Don’t worry about topping up too much money as your card remains valid for 3 years so can be used again on another holiday or unused funds can be spent in the UK or transferred back off the card.

Don’t forget if you load £100 or more within the first 30 days of applying for your card your purchase fee will be refunded.

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

You can Top-up your Escape Travel Card by transferring funds from any bank account for FREE.

Simply log in to your personal bank account online and when prompted, use our sort code and account number below. It will also ask for a payment reference. You should use the 9 digit account number found on the bottom left hand corner of your card for this. It is important to include this 9 digit number as without it, the process will be slowed.

Sort Code: 62-31-31
Account Number: 36310063
The 9 digit account number found on the bottom left hand corner of the card.

If a faster payment is made before 3pm on a working day your funds will usually be available that working day. Money loaded via BACS transfer will usually be available within 3 working days.

The maximum you can load via Bank Transfer is £5000 per 24hr period and this is subject to the maximum balance limitations on the card programme.

Post Office

Load your Escape Travel Money Card with cash at over 12,000 Post Office branches nationwide. Loading costs £1.

Simply hand your card to the assistant along with the money you wish to load with to the cashier and they will provide you with a receipt.

Funds loaded at the Post Office will be available within 4 working days. The maximum single load amount is £250

PayPoint

You can top-up with cash instantly at over 26,000 PayPoint locations throughout the UK.

Hand your Escape Travel Card to the assistant, together with the cash you wish to top-up, to the shop attendant who will swipe your card and hand you a receipt, which we recommend that you keep for your records. Your funds will be instantly credited.

Funds loaded at PayPoint locations will be available instantly. The maximum load amount at PayPoint outlets is £250. A 3% charge applies.

The Escape Travel Money Prepaid MasterCard Card is issued by IDT Financial Services Limited pursuant to a license from MasterCard International Incorporated. MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. IDT Financial Services Limited is a regulated bank, licensed by the Financial Services Commission, Gibraltar. Registered Office: 57-63 Line Wall Road, Gibraltar. Registered No. 95716. All communications should be sent to Escape Travel, PO BOX 3753, Chester, CH1 9UH.