We are big on ensuring you have the best travel experience, and that includes making sure fees for creating and using your Timon cards don’t gobble up a sizable chunk of your budget.
Beyond affordability, we also prioritize transparency. This means no hidden charges, you get to know what you’re signing up for from the jump.
Here’s a full breakdown of the current fees associated with card creation, usage, and wallet funding on Timon:
Card Creation Fees
These are one-time fees charged when you order a physical card or create a virtual one:
VISA (Virtual USD Timon Blue - Local Address) - $5
VISA (Physical USD Timon Blue - Local Address) - $8 (Free delivery within Nigeria)
Timon Black Mastercard (Virtual USD card - US Address) - $5
Timon Black Visa (Virtual USD card - US Address) - $5
Verve (NGN Virtual Card) – ₦3,000
AfriGo (NGN Physical Card) – ₦10,000 (Free delivery within Nigeria)
Transaction Fees
These are fees you may incur while using your card:
USD Card Fees
International ATM Withdrawals – 2%
(May vary based on ATM provider or country)International Bank POS Cash Withdrawals – 2%
International POS & Online Purchases – 2% + $0.50
(Charged for each use of your USD cards at international physical or online stores)
NGN Card Fees
AfriGo / Verve Card Domestic Transactions (NGN) – ₦1 for every NGN1000 (minimum of N100)
AfriGo/ Verve Card International Transactions (e.g., Google Play Store, Spotify, Netflix) – ₦1000 flat fee
AfriGo/Verve Card Funding Fee (NGN) – ₦100
Reversal fee – ₦100
USD Wallet Funding Fees
You can fund your USD wallet using any of the following methods:
1. USD Virtual Account & Timon Direct USD Wallet Funding
ACH or FedWire Transfers – 0.8%
(Minimum of $2, no maximum cap)
2. Digital Dollar Wallets (USDC, USDT & PYUSD)
Funding Fee – 0.8%
(Minimum of $2, Maximum of $10)
Introducing the Timon Black Card!
The Timon Black Card is your upgraded gateway to fast, reliable, and truly global spending. It is a USD card built for seamless international payments and optimized for digital services, subscriptions, and everyday online transactions.
The Timon Black Card offers advantages such as a US billing address, broad global payment support, and high transaction limits. It also works perfectly with Apple Pay and Google Pay once added to your digital wallet.
If you’ve ever struggled with cards that fail on international sites or limit your ability to make global payments, the Timon Black Card is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for. It delivers flexibility, and speed in one smart, global-ready card.
Unlock a world of easy, confident spending with the Timon Black Card.
Experience the convenience, reliability, and global reach of the Timon Black Card today.
Quick Savings Tip
It’s always advisable to stay cash-light when you travel. Not only is it safer, but it also helps you avoid currency conversion fees and high ATM withdrawal charges. Unless it’s absolutely necessary, we recommend paying with your Timon card at a Point of Sale (POS).
We believe in providing upfront information so you can budget effectively for your travels.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team at help@usetimon.com.
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