Another option that many people don't realize is that btc-e.com allows withdrawing money to any visa card.. including the ones already in your pocket - and it probably works with most prepaid visas you can source locally too. It sends the money through the visa network (using the long number on your CC) so it doesn't require any bank account to be attached to the card.
I did not know that! do they charge for it?
The fee is 5% - not great I suppose, but it works with your existing cards.. so it's there if you ever need it.
Yeah bit steep in the end, especially since for international use you'd have to pay the visa card charges afterwards as well.
Any news of xapo shipping anything does anyone know?