The 2026 World Cup is being played in three countries at the same time: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. That means flights, hotels, city changes, meals, tours, souvenirs, and — if everything goes well — lots of celebrations. It also means plenty of chances to lose money unnecessarily if you don’t have the right tool to manage your spending.

This article isn’t here to scare you. It’s so you can get to the stadium with your finances in order.

Before talking about money, let’s talk about what matters most

Going to the World Cup is probably one of the most important trips of your life. The planning has to match that.

The group-stage matches are spread across 16 cities. The most visited by Latin American fans will be cities like Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Mexico City. Each has its own pace, prices, and logistics. What they do have in common: everything is paid in dollars (or in Mexican pesos or Canadian dollars, which you’ll still need to convert).

That’s exactly what belo solves.

Why you need a card designed for dollar spending

Most cards you use in your country are designed for everyday local use. When you use them abroad, taxes, conversions, and fees can add between 20% and 40% extra on top of each purchase — without you even noticing.

belo LUX is different. It’s a global card issued in Puerto Rico, operating on the Visa network. When you pay in dollars with it, you pay in dollars. Without the layer of local taxes that other cards apply. No surprises on your statement.

The logic is simple: if you’re going to the World Cup, you’re going to spend in dollars. So you need a card designed for that.

How to use belo LUX on the trip

Request it before you leave

belo LUX is available virtually from the app. To request it, you need to have at least 25 USD in balance in your account — it’s not a fee, it’s the minimum required balance. Once approved, you can activate it in minutes and link it to Apple Pay or Google Pay to use it directly from your phone.

Do it before you travel. Don’t leave this for the airport.

Load dollars into your account

From the belo app you can convert your balance to dollars before leaving. Those dollars are available to spend with LUX wherever Visa is accepted — which is practically in all hotels, restaurants, stadiums, and stores in the host countries.

Always ask to be charged in dollars

This detail matters: in many physical stores, the POS may offer to charge you in the local currency of the country. Always ask to be charged in dollars. The same applies to online purchases — choose USD at checkout.

If you let them charge you in another currency, the card will have to convert, and that conversion has a cost.

And what about the local card?

The belo Mastercard, your everyday card, doesn’t disappear during the trip. But it has a different role: it’s your tool for Argentina (or your home country). For dollar spending abroad, LUX is the right option.

The two cards complement each other. They don’t compete.

Pre-trip checklist

Before getting on the plane:

• Activate the belo LUX from the app (you need 25 USD in balance to request it)

• Load dollars into your account according to your travel budget

• Link LUX to Apple Pay or Google Pay so you don’t depend on the physical version

• Keep the app details handy for any transactions or questions from abroad

• Remember: always choose to be charged in dollars in stores and on platforms

One more thing

The World Cup lasts for weeks. Host cities are expensive. And unexpected expenses happen: an extra ticket, an unexpectedly expensive dinner, a last-minute hotel change.

Having your money organized in dollars, with a card that doesn’t charge you extra for using them, is what lets you focus on what matters: soccer.

belo is there for that.

Don’t have your belo LUX yet? Request it from the app.