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Original vintage TSB Eurocard MasterCard credit card, valid from April 1991 to March 1992.
A distinctive early-1990s British banking collectable featuring an unusual green and black striped design, large circular background motif, original TSB three-circle emblem and prominent MasterCard and EUROCARD branding.
Historical Background
This card dates from an interesting period in the development of British credit cards and international payment systems.
Historical UK banking records show that TSB had applied for MasterCard/Eurocard membership by 1989.
This original card, issued in April 1991, therefore represents an early example of TSB's participation in the MasterCard/Eurocard network.
Unlike the more familiar later TSB Trustcards, this design prominently features both the MasterCard and EUROCARD names.
It also predates the merger of Lloyds Bank and TSB in 1995.
Card Details
- Issuer: TSB, United Kingdom
- Type: Eurocard / MasterCard credit card
- Valid from: April 1991
- Expired: March 1992
- Bright green and dark green striped design
- Large circular background motif
- Original TSB three-circle logo
- MasterCard branding
- Prominent EUROCARD lettering
- Original holographic security panel
- Embossed lettering and numbers
- Pre-chip design
Condition
Good used vintage condition with signs of age and normal handling. The original green colouring and distinctive design remain attractive. Reflections from photographic lighting can accentuate surface marks. Please examine the photographs carefully.
An unusual surviving example of early-1990s British banking memorabilia, particularly suitable for collectors of historic MasterCard and Eurocard issues, TSB banking history and obsolete credit card designs.
Original expired card offered solely as a historical collectable, not as a functioning payment card.
