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Bankmed Fresh Funds Prepaid Travel Card review

Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Bankmed Fresh Funds Prepaid Travel Card suits travellers who want a prepaid card for a single trip abroad. The first load is free of charge and later reloads sit under First load free of charge; reloads subject to fee, so costs stay predictable for light users.

Key facts

Best for
Travellers who want a prepaid travel card and top up only now and then.
Monthly fee
$15↗
Card type
Prepaid↗
Top-up fee
First load free of charge; reloads subject to fee↗
Currencies
2↗
Legal entity
Bankmed SAL↗
Headquarters
Lebanon↗
Founded
1944↗
Support channels
Phone↗
Features
Travel
Official website
bankmed.com.lb

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 2 sources

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • It is a prepaid card built for travel.
  • The first load is free of charge, with reloads subject to First load free of charge; reloads subject to fee.
  • Questions are handled by phone through phone.
  • The provider, Bankmed SAL, is licensed by Banque du Liban in Lebanon.

Cons

  • The card carries a monthly charge of $15.
  • Reloads are subject to First load free of charge; reloads subject to fee, so every top-up after the first can add cost.
  • Support runs on phone only, so no written channel is listed.
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Who it suits

  • Travellers who want a prepaid card rather than a credit card.
  • People who would rather handle questions by phone.
  • Customers who load the card only before a journey.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone wanting a fee-free month, since bunq charges €0.
  • Travellers who top up often, because reloads fall under First load free of charge; reloads subject to fee.
  • Anyone after a cheaper monthly starting point, since Varo Believe Secured Credit Card charges $0.

Fees and FX

The card carries a monthly fee of $15, which applies for as long as the account is held. Loading works differently: First load free of charge; reloads subject to fee, so the opening top-up costs nothing while each later one may add to the bill. The monthly charge is the fixed part of the cost.

The company behind it

The card is provided by Bankmed SAL, the legal entity listed for this product, based in Lebanon. The bank was founded in 1944, and it is licensed by Banque du Liban under 22. Listed support runs on phone, so phone is the only channel shown for questions about the card.

How Bankmed Fresh Funds Prepaid Travel Card compares

Where Bankmed Fresh Funds Prepaid Travel Card is available

Available
Lebanon
Licence in Lebanon
Banque du Liban (22), checked September 26, 2026

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost to hold and use the card?+

The card costs a monthly fee of $15. Loading is the other line: First load free of charge; reloads subject to fee, so the first top-up adds nothing while later ones may carry a fee. The monthly fee applies for as long as the account is kept open.

What is the card for, and which currencies does it cover?+

The card covers 2 currencies and is built for travel, so it suits someone spending abroad rather than covering a long everyday account. It is a prepaid card, which means you load it before spending.

How does the top-up process work?+

The first load is free of charge, so opening the card costs nothing to fund. Reloads are subject to First load free of charge; reloads subject to fee, which means money added later may carry a fee each time you top the card up before a trip.

Who is behind the card?+

Bankmed SAL is the legal entity behind the card, based in Lebanon. The bank was founded in 1944, so the issuer here is an established bank rather than a new financial technology company.

Who regulates the provider?+

The card provider is regulated by Banque du Liban, the regulator listed for LB, under the licence listed as 22. The balance sits with a regulated bank issuer rather than an outside provider, and the same bank stands behind the account.

How can I get help?+

Support runs on phone only, so phone is the single listed channel for questions about the card. Anyone who prefers written help through email or chat would need to check what the bank offers separately.

How does the monthly fee compare with other cards?+

Other providers charge less each month: bunq at €0 and Wise at £0, with Varo Believe Secured Credit Card at $0, all below $15 for Bankmed Fresh Funds. Value matters more than features if the card sits unused between trips.

Sources

Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Currency conversion fee, Free ATM withdrawals, Protection.

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