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Are there any fees when using Halocards?

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


Non-USD purchases may attract an international transaction fee to cover currency conversion and overseas payment processing.


Transaction fees


Type

Amount

Description

USD Purchases

$0

No fee from Halocard on any US dollar purchase, online or in-person.

Non-USD International Purchases

1.5% + $0.30

When a purchase is made in a currency other than USD. It covers currency conversion and international processing costs levied by Visa.

ATM Withdrawal

1.5% + $1.00

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

ATM Balance Inquiry or Decline

$1.00

Applicable when checking your card balance or when a withdrawal at an ATM is declined.

Disputed Transaction Request

$35

Applicable when you request the refund (or chargeback) of an incorrect, fraudulent or contested charge directly from Visa. Fee is levied by Visa. Learn more.


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


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


Fees other providers charge that Halocard does not charge


Many virtual card providers layer on additional per-transaction fees. These are common charges you will not have when using Halocard:


Type

Amount

Description

Authorization Fee

$0

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

Transaction Fee

$0

When a payment is successfully completed. No fee from Halocard.

Small Transaction Fee

$0

For very small purchases less than $1 - $20 USD. No fee from Halocard.

Declined Transaction Fee

$0

When a payment attempt is declined. No fee from Halocard.

Cross Border Fee

$0

When a purchase is made in a currency other than USD. No fee from Halocard.


Updated on: 08/05/2026