More and more South Africans are using virtual cards for online purchases, managing subscription services and, overall, using a more secure method of making payments. For travelers, having a virtual card can make your next holiday a lot easier.
Whether you’re planning a cross-country road trip or a simple staycation, using FASTACard to book your accommodation, flights and other travel expenses – like Uber, meals and activities – can have great advantages that will make your travel experience all the better. In this post, we share the benefits of using FASTACard when traveling.
Convenience in going cashless
FASTACard is a virtual card, which means that you won’t get a physical card delivered to you. Instead, your card number and CVV number is sent to you via SMS so there is no need to wait for your card delivery or carry a lot of cash when you travel. This is beneficial for you as you can use your FASTACard immediately, and cash can easily get lost or stolen. With FASTACard, your money is safe and secure.
More security
Another reason virtual cards are safer to use is because of how you can set a specific maximum spending limit, anywhere and anytime. With FASTACard, you can access up to R8000 in funds, and your spending limit is based on the loan amount approved.
Virtual cards are also more difficult for fraudsters and criminals to access as the card exists online and you don’t swipe a physical card. As a fraud protection measure, you can use FASTACard during your travels up to a maximum of 8 times per day for up to 20 purchases in a 30-day period.
Easy to use
Virtual cards are easy to use when it comes to making online payments, and our FASTACard gives you access to credit to shop online anywhere in South Africa where MasterCard is accepted. You can also use it to shop in-store using SnapScan, Zapper and other payment apps. And just like a debit or credit card, you can use FASTACard to fill up with fuel get around with Uber, or order meals from Uber Eats and Mr D Food for those moments you want to eat in.
Reloading your FASTACard is also easy and your card can be topped up in a matter of minutes, once your current FASTACard loan has been paid off. Top-up your FASTACard before you travel so you can have peace of mind and enjoy your vacation with a card that is quick, easy and safe to use.
To learn more about how to use FASTACard, take a look at our quick guide by clicking the video below.
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