Picture the scene. You’re on holiday; maybe in a restaurant; at an ATM; renting a pedalo. You pull out your WeSwap card to pay but disaster strikes: it’s been declined. You’re embarrassed. A crowd is forming. You panic and run into the sea and wait there until everyone who saw goes home. Kept awake by...
2 December 2019Can you buy Indian rupees in the UK? The short answer is no. The Indian Rupee is a closed currency that is heavily regulated, this means there are restrictions on taking the currency in and out of India. It's not permitted for tourists to take Indian rupees in or out of the country. However, (to...
28 November 2019Since summer 2019, you might have noticed a stronger security presence when it comes to your mobile or online banking. Maybe you received an email from your bank letting you know about measures they were adding to increase security? When logging into mobile or online banking, you might have had to verify your phone number...
25 November 2019You may have noticed some changes around here. Our website has had a pretty big lick of paint, the emails we’re sending are looking a little shinier and our card has had a complete and utter back-to-the-drawing-board redesign. It’s now got a new, portrait design that responds to how we actually use our cards in...
19 November 201917th September 2019 When your friend picks up the bill, now you can pay them back instantly via the WeSwap iOS or Android apps. ✨ Whether you’re planning your holiday, sharing a meal, or all chipping in for an activity, collecting money from a group can be a hassle. Paying people back can be a palaver too....
17 September 2019At WeSwap, we want to make sure that you can enjoy your holiday stress-free. To do so we have a few card tips and tricks to help you out along the way. If you have already activated your card, got your PIN and loaded your account, you can skip the first part of this article and go...
17 September 2019Group travel is great but it’s hard to maintain those pre-holiday levels of excitement as you argue with your parents over whether to sit by the pool or visit a Roman fort. Or, as you stare in silence as the waiter places the bill in the centre of your friends and you attempt to subtract...
17 September 2019Crete has been home to ancient Romans, Venetians, the Ottoman Empire and the world’s most famous half man-half bull, the Minotaur. These days it’s mostly ruins, LOTS of ruins, stunning beaches and some of the tastiest food in the Med. Crete can feel a little like a country within a country and the island is...
17 September 2019Paris, the city of love, art, and fashion. Home to many of the worlds most famous monuments and landmarks. A city connected by wide boulevards lined with cafes, boutiques, and bistros. Luxury and fine taste are synonymous with Paris but how expensive it? What are the costs of everyday things like a glass of wine, or the...
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