The Trading 212 Card: Rewards, FX, and the Trade-Offs
Fri Feb 06 2026
In this episode of Banking Without Borders, we break down the Trading 212 card and discuss its benefits and why it is such a great rewards card.
We cover:
What the Trading 212 card actually is (and what it isn’t)How FX spending works, including when fees do and don’t applyATM withdrawal limits and where the caps kick inHow cashback works in practice, including caps and auto-investingThe maths behind the headline cashback ratesWhy rewards are being reinvested rather than paid out as cashWho this card is really for — and who it isn’tIf you’re using the Trading 212 card, considering it, or comparing it to other cashback and travel cards, this episode will help you understand the trade-offs behind the design and whether it fits how you actually spend and invest.
Get £25 when you sign-up for Trading 212 and make 3 transactions over £5
Code: BWB
Affiliate link: https://www.trading212.com/join/BWB
Connect with us (via LinkedIn)
Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-watermann/
Jonny: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-pease
Connect with us (via LinkedIn)
Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-watermann/
Jonny: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-pease
Got a question or topic you want us to cover? Drop us a message at jonny@monito.com
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In this episode of Banking Without Borders, we break down the Trading 212 card and discuss its benefits and why it is such a great rewards card. We cover: What the Trading 212 card actually is (and what it isn’t)How FX spending works, including when fees do and don’t applyATM withdrawal limits and where the caps kick inHow cashback works in practice, including caps and auto-investingThe maths behind the headline cashback ratesWhy rewards are being reinvested rather than paid out as cashWho this card is really for — and who it isn’tIf you’re using the Trading 212 card, considering it, or comparing it to other cashback and travel cards, this episode will help you understand the trade-offs behind the design and whether it fits how you actually spend and invest. Get £25 when you sign-up for Trading 212 and make 3 transactions over £5 Code: BWB Affiliate link: https://www.trading212.com/join/BWB Connect with us (via LinkedIn) Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-watermann/ Jonny: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-pease Connect with us (via LinkedIn) Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-watermann/ Jonny: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-pease Got a question or topic you want us to cover? Drop us a message at jonny@monito.com