Fees

The eccount® money MasterCard® Prepaid Card Fees summary table

On Application

Card issue fee
£9.95
Additional card fee
£4.95
Other initial fees
N/A

Card limits

Maximum card balance
£3,000
Maximum monthly load
£3,000

Usage restrictions

Maximum single transaction
Card Balance
Maximum daily ATM withdrawal
£250

Ongoing Features

Replacement Card fee
£4.95
Monthly fee
£10

Transaction & Withdrawal fees

UK purchases
FREE
UK ATM*
FREE
Overseas purchases
2.75%
Overseas ATM*
2.75%

SMS service fees**

Check balance by text
FREE
Load alerts
8p
Card to card transfer
8p
Lock card
8p
Unlock card
8p

Top up fees and limits

Bank Transfer
FREE
Debit card
FREE (subject to a maximum load of £750 a day and £2,000 per week)
Post Office
99p (max load £250)
Paypoint
3% (max load £249)
Credit Card
3% (subject to a maximum load of £750 a day and £2,000 per week)

Other fees

Paper statement
£10
Dormancy***
£2
Investigation fee
£20

Closure

Cancellation or redemption
£10
Expiry
Card is valid for 36 months

Phone charges

Calls to 0845 numbers cost up to 2p per minute when called from a BT landline. Other networks, including calls from mobiles may vary.

*Some ATMs may charge an additional fee and should advise you before you confirm the transaction.
**Standard network SMS rates apply to messages sent to 80777.
***A period of 90 consecutive days in which no money has been loaded onto or taken off the card by the customer.

Important Information

*Conditions apply. Acceptable proof of ID may be required. UK Residents, 18+. Some 3rd party ATM operators may charge for cash withdrawals.

eccount money is a trading style of Tuxedo Money Solutions Limited (Registration in England & Wales No. 05674773). MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. The Card is issued by Newcastle Building Society ("NBS") pursuant to licence by MasterCard International Inc. NBS is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority as an issuer of e-money (registration no. 156058)