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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% + $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.


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


Many virtual card providers layer on additional per-transaction fees. For reference, these are common charges you won't see on 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 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: 21/04/2026