DBS TravelLah! Debit Card
The end-of-year holidays are upcoming, and if you’ve got travel plans all lined up, here’s a debit card to add to your wallet. New to the DBS lineup is the TravelLah! Debit Card, available to anyone from the age of 16. As its name suggests, it’s been designed all around any travels you may have on the horizon, with 0 FX fees, and 0 overseas ATM withdrawal fees.
0 FX fees on overseas spending
Now on to the real bonuses: first, 0 FX fees on overseas spending. Compared to other cards, where you may incur a fee on top of the exchange rate when you pay in a foreign currency, you’re looking at 0 additional charges when using the DBS TravelLah! Debit Card.
Whatever purchase you make is converted at Visa’s competitive exchange rates, which are almost as good as what you’d find on a quick Google search, with no markup fees from DBS. Should you want to check, all you need to do is open your DBS PayLah! app (iOS | Android) to view the indicative exchange rates.
Plus, everything is charged in Singapore Dollars (SGD), so you are spared the hassle of pre-converting money or juggling balances in a digital travel wallet.
This new card works in over 150 currencies. In other words, it’ll see you through your Euro summers, Bali sojourns, and skiing in Japan, no sweat.
No cap on overseas ATM withdrawals
Image credit: Japan Airlines
With this new debit card, you won’t have to beat the lunch crowd at The Arcade’s money changers, or find yourself paying above market rates at airport foreign currency exchange counters. That’s because DBS charges $0 in ATM fees on overseas cash withdrawals.
And the best part? There’s no cap on the number of ATM withdrawals, so you can access your money without worrying about interest charges imposed by the bank. You can also withdraw any amount, up to the daily TravelLah! spend limit of $5,000.
This is exceptionally handy if you’re the sort who walks around with no wallet or cash in hand – unlike in Singapore, many other countries still run on cash. So, instead of carrying a wad of cash around with you, the DBS TravelLah! Debit Card allows you to take out smaller amounts as you go.
Do note, however, that while DBS waives their fees, some overseas ATMs might still impose local withdrawal fees, which will usually be displayed on the summary screen.
Overseas deals in Japan, South Korea & Malaysia
Image credit: DBS
On top of all the above perks, the DBS TravelLah! Debit Card comes with bonus offers that you can use on your holidays to Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia.
We haven’t forgotten about the local deals either; here are some perks to enjoy in Singapore:
- TADA: 50% off rides capped at $6
- Gojek: $3 off rides
- AIRSIM: Up to 50% rebate on data plans
In summary, here are all the key benefits of a DBS TravelLah! Debit Card that you can enjoy:
| Benefit | Details |
| No FX fees | 0% fees on overseas spending and withdrawals. Transactions are charged in SGD at Visa’s wholesale rate, with no markup. |
| No annual fee | Free. |
| Free overseas ATM withdrawals | DBS charges no fee, with no limit on how much or how often you withdraw. Works at overseas ATMs with the Visa PLUS logo. The local ATM operator may still charge its own fee. |
| 150+ currencies | Wholesale rates apply across more than 150 currencies. |
| Free travel insurance | Basic travel cover underwritten by Chubb. You can redeem it once a month until 31st Aug 2027, and you must be 18 or older. |
| Lifestyle perks | Japan
South Korea
Malaysia
Singapore
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| Multiplier Account bonus | Spending on the card earns 1.50% p.a. on the first $50,000, with no minimum spend. This is only for Multiplier account holders aged 29 and below. |
| Adjustable spending limit | The default is $2,000 a day. You can raise it to $5,000 a day in the DBS digibank app. |
| Easy top-ups | Top up from a DBS/POSB savings or current account, or from your PayLah! wallet. |
| Use it right away | Apple Pay users can add the card to their wallet and use it immediately. The physical card arrives in 3 to 5 working days. |
| Security controls | Lock, block or replace the card in PayLah!, and reset the PIN in the DBS digibank app. |
Do everything on the DBS PayLah! App
Image adapted from: Google Play
That’s not all: everything that’s got to do with TravelLah! can be accomplished on the DBS PayLah! app. In other words, no branch visits, no paperwork, and you don’t even have to click on any website link to apply.
All you have to do is update your PayLah! app to Version 7.2.0 or later, and apply through the app. For Apple users, once your application has been approved, you can add the DBS TravelLah! Debit Card to your Apple Wallet via DBS digibank, and start using it straightaway.
On the security side of things, you’ll be pleased to know that the TravelLah! Debit Card Wallet in your DBS PayLah! app is kept separate from your regular PayLah! wallet. To top it up, simply move your money from your PayLah! wallet, or from a linked DBS/POSB account.
Get the DBS TravelLah! Debit Card
Whether you’re a youthful traveller pre-credit card life, or a parent wanting to give your teenager some spending rights overseas, this new DBS TravelLah! Debit Card can help to take away some of the complications of spending while you’re on holiday.
Did we mention? The card also lights up when you tap to purchase! While it’s not a monetary perk, it’s an absolutely aesthetic one which we love. With 0 FX fees, 0 overseas ATM fees, and more importantly, no cap, no weekend fees, and no need for an extra app, all you need to do is plan your trip budget.
Apply for your DBS TravelLah! Debit Card here
This post was brought to you by DBS.
Cover image adapted from: Hidden Japan Gems, Visit Jeju, DBS via Facebook