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In my own experience as a forex trader who places an emphasis on fee transparency and well-regulated environments, I always begin by scrutinizing a broker’s cost structure before considering them for serious transactions. With Travelex, the fee model stands out as quite different from traditional forex brokers, mainly because their focus is more on currency exchange and travel card services than on online trading platforms. When I examined Travelex’s offering, I found that they do not charge commissions in the way most forex CFD brokers do. Instead, their main fees revolve around their travel card and conversion services. For example, topping up the card online or via their app is free if you’re loading foreign currency. However, if you load Australian dollars, there’s a fee of 1.1% of the amount (or AU$15, whichever is greater) both for in-store and BPAY loads. I also noticed there’s a monthly inactivity fee of AU$4.00 if the card is unused for 12 months, and closing the card incurs a AU$10 fee. Spreads, in the conventional trading sense, are not specifically detailed; instead, Travelex applies their own retail foreign exchange rate at the time funds are moved between currencies, and the exact rate is communicated during the transaction process. My interpretation is that the spread is included in this retail rate, and it’s important to compare these with interbank or major broker rates for context. In light of these factors, I always recommend caution: for individuals seeking a typical forex trading environment with transparent, tight spreads and low commissions, Travelex’s structure may not be ideal. For travel-related currency and card services, however, the costs are laid out clearly though possibly less competitive than specialist brokers, especially for frequent or high-volume forex trading. I believe such fee aspects must be weighed carefully against your trading or currency needs.