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Are there any fees when using Halocards?

There are no transaction fees to worry about when using Halocard for US purchases either online, or in-person, via Apple/Google Pay.


Purchases outside the US, in a currency other than USD, and ATM withdrawals may attract a fee from the card networks and banking partners.


Type

Amount

Description

Transaction Fees

Authorization Fee

$0

This fee is charged when a merchant checks whether your card is valid before completing a payment. No fee from Halocard.

Transaction Fee

$0

This fee is charged when a payment is successfully completed. No fee from Halocard.

Small Transaction Fee

$0

This fee is sometimes charged for very small purchases. No fee from Halocard.

Declined Transaction Fee*

$0

This fee is charged when a payment attempt is declined. No fee from Halocard. *However if a card is declined more than four times in short succession, it may be automatically cancelled for security reasons.

International Fees

Cross Border Fee

$0

This fee is charged when a merchant is located in a different country. No fee from Halocard.

International Transaction Fee

1.5% + $0.30

This fee is charged when a purchase is made in a foreign currency or with a non-US merchant. It covers currency conversion and international processing costs.

ATM Fees

Withdrawal Fee

1% + $1.00

This fee is charged when withdrawing cash from an ATM, where ATM access is enabled. The ATM operator may also charge a separate fee.

Balance Inquiry Fee

$1.00

This fee is charged when checking your card balance at an ATM.

Decline Fee

$1.00

This fee is charged when an ATM transaction is declined, such as due to insufficient funds or unsupported ATM usage.


For information on fees associated with funding your account, please see: How can I add funds to Halocard?


For information on the monthly subscription cost for Halocard, please see: What is the monthly price for Halocard?

Updated on: 27/12/2025