Headed by TV Presenter and Travel and Property expert, Martin Roberts, Oblong's specialist Travel and Tourism division can hep you and your clients benefit from the multitude of advantages Pre-paid cards provide.

Oblong has worked alongside the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) to replace its membership card with a combined membership and pre-paid card. This not only gives access to numerous benefits to members, but also provides a significant and ongoing income stream to the ITT.

The principle reasons Pre Paid Cards are becoming a standard Travel Industry product are:

• Lower Currency conversation margins- saving clients considerable amounts on trips abroad
• Elimination of Transaction charges through the use of cards issued in foreign currency
• Increased security provided by not "exposing" UK bank account details or credit cards with large limits
• Flexibility of use with mobile phone and internet real time control- from anywhere in the world
• Multiple cards increase security and provide instant solution in the event of loss or theft of one card. Different family members can be issues with their own card
• Ability to send cards to agents or representatives abroad, and then 'charge' the card with funds for use once it has been safely received
• Bespoke design of card and facilities it offers members

Income streams are payable to the Card Agent for:

• Sale of the Card
• On-going share of fees and other card income generated as the card is used.

Oblong provides cards in a variety of currencies, including Sterling, Euro, US Dollar and SA Rand (Particularly relevant with the upcoming Football World Cup in South Africa)

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