Shopping in the U.S.A from the U.K used to be incredibly difficult but we’ve made it easy with the US Unlocked virtual payment card.
Is US Unlocked available in the UK?
Short answer is yes, UK residents are supported. US Unlocked has officially launched support for people living in the United Kingdom, including funding via UK Faster Payments and other local methods.
What you can do with US Unlocked:
- shop at U.S online retailers that normally won’t accept UK cards
- Use your virtual U.S. billing address for things like Amazon U.S., digital subscriptions, apps, games, etc.
- Load money from a UK bank account using Faster Payments, credit/debit cards, crypto, or stablecoins.
- Add the virtual card to Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- shop at niche retailers that block international cards
How to use the US Unlocked Card from the UK
The US Unlocked Card is a virtual Visa card issued by a U.S. bank and accepted at hundreds of U.S. online retailers.
Our issuing bank allows non U.S. citizens to use this card with one of our approved shipping addresses. This way anyone in the UK can shop from almost all U.S. online retailers.
- Sign up for a US Unlocked Account
- Load your account with local payments methods
- Copy the details of your US Unlocked US Issued Virtual Payment Cards and enter them at checkout
- Our certified freight forwarding partners will help make sure your packages arrive at your door quickly and safe
- Receive your items from your favorite US merchants at huge discounts!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone in the UK create and use a US Unlocked card
Yes. US Unlocked has officially launched support for UK residents, allowing them to sign up, verify their identity, and access virtual U.S. Visa cards without needing a U.S. bank account. UK users can fund their account via UK Faster Payments, supported cards, and other methods.
How do I fund my US Unlocked card from the UK?
You can load funds using a variety of methods after registration and verification:
UK bank transfer via Faster Payments
International debit/credit card
Crypto / stablecoins (e.g., Bitcoin, USDC)
Wallet methods like Apple Pay / Google Pay
Funds then become available to create and use your virtual cards.
Will the US Unlocked card work at all US merchant sites?
Not always. While the cards are designed for U.S.-only checkout (and are often used for streaming services, online retailers, etc.), some merchants still may decline the virtual card due to fraud filters or acceptance rules. This is something users have reported as a recurring frustration.
Can I get a refund or reverse a payment if something goes wrong?
Once funds are loaded to your US Unlocked account, loads cannot usually be cancelled or reversed — meaning if a payment fails or doesn’t work with a merchant, getting your money back can be tricky. Users frequently report difficulties with refunds or resolving failed transactions.
Are there fees, and is the service safe/legitimate?
There’s a subscription fee to use the service (e.g., monthly or annual).
There are load fees depending on funding method.
US Unlocked is a real virtual card provider, but many users report poor support, verification issues, and challenging refund situations, so experience varies widely.
