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Travel Easier with a USD Virtual Card

Cristina Rodriguez

January, 21, 2025

3 min.

Traveling or making international purchases often comes with challenges: high fees, unfavorable exchange rates, and the uncertainty of using a physical card in unfamiliar places. However, the ideal solution is closer than you think. Virtual cards are transforming the way we manage money, and although Airtm does not yet offer a virtual card in USD, we are developing a solution that will revolutionize the way you travel and make payments.

What is a Virtual Card, and Why is it Ideal for Travelers?

A virtual card is a fully electronic payment method that you can use for online transactions, subscriptions, or global purchases. It functions like a physical card but comes with significant advantages:

  • More Reliable: Since it’s not a physical object, it minimizes risks like loss or cloning. Perfect for those traveling to less familiar destinations.
  • Convenient: You can manage it through an app or platform, tracking your spending in real-time—ideal for travelers who want to stick to their budget.
  • Usually in a Stable Currency: Many virtual cards operate in stable currencies like USD, helping you avoid losses from currency fluctuations and unnecessary fees.

Future Benefits of Using a Virtual Card

Although Airtm does not yet offer a virtual card in USD, we are in the process of developing one that will provide the following benefits to our users:

1. Unrestricted International Payments

With a virtual card, you can make transactions anywhere in the world that accepts international cards, without dealing with conversion fees. This means you can book activities, pay for meals, and buy souvenirs without worrying about hidden fees.

2. Financial Security

When traveling, the risk of theft or loss of a physical card is high. Virtual cards eliminate this risk since they cannot be physically stolen. Many even offer features like single-use configurations or spending limits, adding an extra layer of protection.

3. Full Control of Your Expenses

Worried about overspending during your trip? With a virtual card, you can set limits and monitor every transaction from your phone. This is ideal for staying within your travel budget without unpleasant surprises.

4. Instant Access to Your Money

Linked directly to a platform like Airtm, you can top up and use your card anytime without relying on bank branches or ATMs, which often charge high fees.

How Does Airtm Already Benefit Travelers?

While Airtm’s virtual card is still in development, our platform already offers valuable tools for travel enthusiasts:

  • Simple Global Transfers: Recharge your wallet with dollars from anywhere in the world and use that balance to pay credit cards or transfer money, even if you need to convert it to another currency.
  • Flexibility Anytime, Anywhere: Avoid long and complicated bank procedures. With Airtm, you can manage your finances quickly and securely from a single platform.

What Does the Future Hold for Travelers with Airtm?

At Airtm, we are committed to empowering our users with financial autonomy. That’s why we are developing a virtual card that will provide a simple, secure, and global experience.

This tool will complement our current features, making it easier for you to shop and manage your finances in the way that best suits you.

Although Airtm’s virtual card is still in the works, its launch will revolutionize how you manage and travel with your money. In the meantime, you can continue to take advantage of our platform’s benefits to make payments, transfers, and top-ups quickly and securely.

Stay tuned, because with Airtm, you’ll soon have the essential tool to experience a borderless financial journey. 🌍

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