Tesco travel money tips

Tesco Travel Money is also offering consumers tips on how to keep on top of their holiday spending:

Travel money tips

Set a budget before you go and try to put aside a small amount each month towards holiday spending. When you're there, try to stick to a daily budget, especially if you're on a self catering basis.

Shop around for the best deal on both rates and commission charges as theycan vary significantly.€uro and US dollar rates are checked every weekday at Tesco against those of Marks & Spencer, the Post Office and Sainsbury's to make sure we provide a competitive rate for our customers

Don't leave currency to the last minute as often exchanging money at the airport or ferry port can leave you worse off. You can pick up major currencies atover120 Tesco stores, or order currency online to collect in store or have it delivered to your door

Avoid changing money at your hotel or resort as the rate is likely to be much less competitive

Don't just rely on your debit card when you get there. Cashpoints can be few and far between in more remote places and if you withdraw multiple small amounts, you will be charged a fee each time

Get a range of denominations so you're not trying to buy small purchases with very large notes

Take a currency converter so you can easily work out how much things costs - it's easy to get confused when you're dealing with a new currency

If you're lucky enough to have any money left over, make sure you choose somewhere offering a competitive 'buy back' rate. Tesco exchanges currency back free of charge no matter where it was purchased from

Tesco Travel Money - Key Features

0% commission on all currency and foreign travellers' cheques.

€uro and US dollar rates are checked every weekday against those of Marks & Spencer, the Post Office and Sainsbury's to make sure we provide a competitive rate for our customers

Currency and travellers' cheques from over 60 countries

Buy online, at tesco.com/finance

Next day delivery available on orders before 12 noon Monday - Thursday

Free delivery on orders over £500

For every £250 of currency bought, Tesco will give customers 25 Clubcard Points for purchases in store only

If you use the Tesco credit card to buy your currency, not only will customers receive Clubcard points, they won't pay a cash advance fee

Tesco will buy back any unused foreign currency and travellers' cheques commission free - no matter where they were bought