Custom House, a Canadian company specializing in foreign currency exchange, announced a ‘next generation’ travel card that they claim offers special benefits and low exchange rates for international travelers. The new travel-card targets Canadian customers but also offers some services that American citizens can take advantage of. Below is a recent press release:

Custom House launches next generation low-fee travel card
VANCOUVER, Feb. 5

/CNW/ - Custom House, the largest non-bank foreign exchange company in North America today launched the Custom House Cash Card to provide a secure, convenient and low-cost alternative to the traveling consumer.

“This is the ‘Next Generation Travelers Cheque,” said Cleo Brown, Vice President, North America Retail and a twenty-five year veteran of the travel industry. “The Custom House Cash Card makes traveling safer and easier for Canadians traveling abroad and for visitors to Canada. It gives them instant, 24/7 online account access and toll-free support for lost or stolen cards. But above all, it limits liability to the amount you have chosen and because the card holds no personal or account information, it protects you from identity theft. There is no better way to travel light and safe.”

Custom House has a national network of offices for travelers in Canada and an international branch network and partnered with hyperWALLET to deliver their innovative Cash Card into the marketplace, leveraging hyperWALLET’s connection to the global financial network.

“I’m very familiar with the options available to travelers and vacationers and I firmly believe that with the Custom House Cash Card, we offer the best choice,” said Brown. “The transaction fees are among the lowest in the industry for a card with so many features and benefits. Clients can get one at any Custom House branch and use the card at any Interac or Cirrus ATM or Point of Sale (POS) terminal.”
To find out how to get the Custom House Cash Card call 1-800-960-8593 in Canada and the US.

Custom House is one of the largest foreign exchange companies in the world. Business leaders and Fortune 500 companies trust Custom House with its secure, award-winning foreign exchange services. Over 50,000 clients transact more than US $15 billion on-line and through the Custom House network of trading offices in Australia, Canada, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States.

www.customhouse.com

I’d be curious to know if anyone has any experience with this card or can vouch for it.