Founded in 2018 by James Lynn and Craig Goulding, Currensea was created to offer a simple and cost-effective alternative to traditional bank cards for spending abroad. The company leverages Open Banking technology to connect its travel debit card directly to a user's primary bank account. When a user makes a transaction in a foreign currency, Currensea processes the payment at a competitive exchange rate and then collects the equivalent amount in sterling from the user's bank via Direct Debit. This model eliminates the need for prepaid cards, topping up, or opening a new bank account, aiming to provide transparency and savings on hidden foreign exchange fees for UK travellers.

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United Kingdom