How can I use my Rauva card abroad?
This article explains how to use your Rauva card internationally, including applicable restrictions and key recommendations for travel and transactions abroad. Please note that all Rauva card services are provided through our partnership with SWAN, our payment service provider.
Where can I use my card ?
Your Rauva card is accepted:
- At any merchant that accepts Mastercard globally.
- For online purchases from international websites.
- At ATMs worldwide that display the Mastercard logo.
- In most countries around the world.
Restrictions and limitations
Your card may not work:
- In countries with international restrictions or sanctions.
- At merchants blocked by Swan's compliance department.
- In locations where Mastercard is not supported.
Important notes:
- Some transactions may require additional verification.
- Currency conversion fees may apply for non-Euro transactions.
Travel recommendations:
Before traveling:
- Check that your destination accepts Mastercard.
- Ensure your card is not frozen or blocked.
- Have backup payment methods available.
Rauva has a partnership with Swan, which provides all payment services to Rauva's clients. Swan is authorized and supervised in France by the ACPR/Banque de France, operating in Portugal under the freedom to provide services as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) and registered as an authorized entity under no. 7893 in the Bank of Portugal. Rauva does not provide payment services and does not take possession of customer funds. Clients' funds are protected in accordance with applicable legislation.
Rauva is a certified accounting firm but not a law firm. Therefore, Rauva does not provide legal services. Through its technological platform, Rauva facilitates its clients’ access to legal services provided by duly qualified and registered professionals in Portugal.