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CIBC AC Conversion™ Visa Prepaid Card review

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Card Price
-
Card Maintenance Fee
$0.00
Rewards
No
Signup Bonus
No


8.6/10
Informr score
The CIBC AC Conversion™ Visa Prepaid Card currently has an Informr score of 8.6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 8 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

What the Critics Are Saying...


Money.ca
Money.ca

The CIBC AC Conversion card is designed with travellers in mind, as it can be used to lock in favourable exchange rates with the Canadian dollar and lessen the burden of foreign transaction fees. The card’s prepaid nature also suits those without a great credit score or high income, who might not qu...

- Money.ca
Hardbacon
Hardbacon

The CIBC AC Conversion Visa Prepaid Card is a no-fee, multicurrency prepaid card that comes with some great perks. The card works at all stores that accept Visa cards. Plus, it can even be used to withdraw money.

- Arthur Dubois, Hardbacon
SAVVY New Canadians
SAVVY New Canadians

If you go on vacations abroad or travel frequently, the CIBC AC Conversion Card is one option to manage the volatility of foreign exchange rates, save on fees, and conveniently pay using local currencies worldwide. You can lock in rates when they are favourable to utilize the currencies at a later d...

- Enoch Omololu, SAVVY New Canadians
Finder
Finder

The CIBC AC Conversion Visa Prepaid Card lets you spend money in up to 10 select currencies when you travel or shop overseas. It comes with no annual fee and offers a 1% cashback return on purchases for a limited time when you sign up. Just watch out for international ATM withdrawal fees if you’re t...

- Claire Horwood, Finder
Pointshogger
Pointshogger

This is a great travel card for people who do not want to travel with a lot of cash. The strategy that I would recommend is that if you know that you have an upcoming trip to one of those countries listed, watch currencies fluctuations and load the card then. This is different from travelling with a...

- Matt, Pointshogger

Details


Overview
Card Price $0.00
Activation Fee $0.00
Card Maintenance Fee $0.00
Minimum Load Amount $0.00
Maximum Load Amount $3,000.00

The maximum load amount in any 24-hour period

Max Balance $20,000.00
Transaction Fees
Add Money
Direct Deposit
$0.00
Cash Loads
Unknown
Card to card transfer
Unknown
Spend Money
Purchase Fee
$0.00
Bill Payment
$0.00
Foreign Transaction Fee
2.5%
Get Cash
ATM withdrawal fee (Domestic) - In Network
$0.00
ATM withdrawal fee (Domestic) - Out of Network
$0.00
ATM withdrawal fee (International)
$3.50

No fee will be charged for the first ATM withdrawal in each month

Over-the-counter cash withdrawal (Domestic)
Unknown
Over-the-counter cash withdrawal (International)
Unknown
Other
Balance Inquiry (at ATM)
$0.00
Inactivity
$0.00


Card replacement
$25.00

Shipment by courier (optional) - CAD $15.00

Card Replacement and Express Delivery Fee
Unknown
Monthly Paper Statements
Unknown
Custom Card Fee OR Customization
Unknown
Promotions
Sign up bonus -
Rewards -
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders No
Funds Don't Expire Yes
Supported Currencies CAD, USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY, HKD, TRY, CHF, MXN
Zero Liability No
Fraud Protection Yes
Custom Design Yes
Wireless Payments Apple Pay, Google Pay
Virtual Cards No
Eligibility
Minimum Age

18 years in AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK. 19 years in all other provinces.

Temporary Residents No
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