Originally Posted by
i_concur
Starling or monzo is the answer. No fees. Used for contactless entry on the subway in NYC no issues. ATM withdrawals up to £300 equivalent per day.
US banks will apply their ATM fee to those two cards when used to withdraw cash, hence the suggestion to use Chase UK debit card that can use the extensive Chase US ATM network without being charged local ATM fees. In addition you would get 1% cashback for the first year on most spending (home and abroad).