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Have they added any non-credit/debit card payment options (e.g. PayPal) yet? I'm from the UK, and my bank charges me a flat 'non-sterling transaction fee', whi

Have they added any non-credit/debit card payment options (e.g. PayPal) yet? I'm from the UK, and my bank charges me a flat 'non-sterling transaction fee', which overshadows the actual usage costs. This means, for smaller projects, B2 is actually much more expensive than the competition that allows me to pay in my native currency either directly, or through a service like PayPal.

Symbiote 9y ago
If it's for personal use, investigate the cards listed at http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/travel-credit-cards#bestbuys http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/travel-credit-cards#... -- I have the Halifax Clarity card, which I use for similar services. I don't know if any of those banks also offer a similar deal for business accounts.
- arthurfm 9y ago
  Another option worth considering is a pre-paid debit card like Monzo's [1]. This doesn't have any fees when used outside of the UK. I think in the not too distant future you'll be able to get a regular (non-prepaid) debit card from them now that they have a unrestricted UK banking license [2]. [1] https://monzo.com/ https://monzo.com/ [2] https://monzo.com/blog/2017/04/05/banking-licence/ https://monzo.com/blog/2017/04/05/banking-licence/
  - ciaranconnor 9y ago
    What's the online purchasing experience like? I previously tried Revolut, but too many payments were declined when I used it online.
    - kennydude 9y ago
      As expected. You just get a notification if it works (and if it doesn't and why)
- ciaranconnor 9y ago
  Ah, thanks - the Halifax Clarity card seems like it would be the best for me, especially as it's from a company I recognise. I previously tried Revolut (https://revolut.com https://revolut.com) to avoid fees, and from having to apply for another credit card. Whilst great in theory, and it works fine for in-person purchases abroad, too many online services decline it.
thesimon 9y ago
You could get a cheap prepaid travel card (https://revolut.com/ https://revolut.com/)

Symbiote 9y ago

If it's for personal use, investigate the cards listed at http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/travel-credit-cards#bestbuys http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/travel-credit-cards#... -- I have the Halifax Clarity card, which I use for similar services. I don't know if any of those banks also offer a similar deal for business accounts.

arthurfm 9y ago
Another option worth considering is a pre-paid debit card like Monzo's [1]. This doesn't have any fees when used outside of the UK. I think in the not too distant future you'll be able to get a regular (non-prepaid) debit card from them now that they have a unrestricted UK banking license [2]. [1] https://monzo.com/ https://monzo.com/ [2] https://monzo.com/blog/2017/04/05/banking-licence/ https://monzo.com/blog/2017/04/05/banking-licence/
- ciaranconnor 9y ago
  What's the online purchasing experience like? I previously tried Revolut, but too many payments were declined when I used it online.
  - kennydude 9y ago
    As expected. You just get a notification if it works (and if it doesn't and why)
ciaranconnor 9y ago
Ah, thanks - the Halifax Clarity card seems like it would be the best for me, especially as it's from a company I recognise. I previously tried Revolut (https://revolut.com https://revolut.com) to avoid fees, and from having to apply for another credit card. Whilst great in theory, and it works fine for in-person purchases abroad, too many online services decline it.

thesimon 9y ago

You could get a cheap prepaid travel card (https://revolut.com/ https://revolut.com/)