Lindsey Desmet
International Visa gift cards and Visa prepaid cards are great for traveling abroad, as they eliminate the need for cash or credit cards. They also come in handy when sending funds to friends and family overseas.
You can find the details for international use on the back of each card.[1] Knowing where to purchase them is also helpful, as you won’t find international Visa gift cards or prepaid cards at most retailers.
However, there are a few options to consider. Below, I explain policy details for each option, including restrictions, card availability, and fees.
The List
The following companies sell international Visa gift cards and/or Visa prepaid cards. I’ve ordered them beginning with your best overall options.
CVS
- Restrictions: Varies by card; note that you should check cards for details before purchasing, as not all of them will work internationally and availability varies by store.[2]
- Available cards: Physical Visa gift cards and Visa prepaid cards[2]
- Card delivery: Must be picked up in-store[2]
- Payment options: Credit card, debit card, and cash[2]
- Fees: Varies by card[2]
- Find out more
Lowe’s
- Restrictions: Varies by card; note that you should check cards for details before purchasing, as not all of them will work internationally and availability varies by store.[3]
- Available cards: Physical Visa gift cards and Visa prepaid cards[3]
- Card delivery: Must be picked up in-store[3]
- Payment options: Credit card, debit card, and cash[3]
- Fees: Varies by card[3]
- Find out more
Regions Bank
- Restrictions: You must load at least $10 at a time.[4]
- Available cards: Physical Regions Now Visa Prepaid Cards[5]
- Card delivery: By mail[5]
- Payment options: Cash, funds transfer from a Regions Bank account, direct deposit, and mobile deposit[6][7][5]
- Fees: $5 monthly fee; 3% for international transactions; $18 per international transfer; $5 for international ATM withdrawals[7]
- Find out more
Tremendous
- Restrictions: Only available to businesses[8]
- Available cards: Digital and physical Visa prepaid cards[9][10]
- Card delivery: By mail for physical cards or by email for digital cards[10]
- Payment options:Credit card, ACH transfer, and your Tremendous account balance[11]
- Fees: None[12]
- Find out more
BHN Rewards (Formerly Rybbon)
- Restrictions: Only available to businesses and organizations;[13][14] you must use a work email address to create your account.[15]
- Available cards: Digital Visa gift cards and Visa prepaid cards[16][14]
- Card delivery: BHN will email or text a link to the recipient; this allows them to create a digital wallet where they can access the card.[13][14]
- Payment options: Corporate credit card, ACH transfer, and wire transfer[17]
- Fees: Annual plans come with a one-time custom fee; pay-as-you-go plans have a 10% fee for all card purchases.[18][14]
- Find out more
If none of these options work for you, you may want to consider using a Visa debit card for international travel and shopping, as they’re more widely accepted abroad.[19][20][21]
Keep in mind that there may be additional fees for international use.[19][20]
Places That Don’t Sell International Visa Gift Cards or Prepaid Cards
While the following retailers sell Visa gift cards and Visa prepaid cards, none of them sell cards for international use.
William Lipovsky
