Foreign Exchange
Holiday budgets stretched as sterling fluctuates
As the value of sterling has fluctuated, analysis from M&S Money shows its worth has slumped against five of the UK's top 10 most popular currency destinations in the last year. This means Brits will have to work harder to get more from their holiday money this summer.
Avoid being stung by hidden credit and debit card charges
British holidaymakers risk running up over £422 million in stealth charges just for using their debit or credit card abroad, according to uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Holidaymakers set to spend an extra £365 on holiday
Despite the economic climate, new research from M&S Money has found almost a third (32 per cent) of holidaymakers believe they will spend more money while abroad this year, on average an extra £365 each, and 32 per cent of those believe the additional expense is due to rising inflation pushing up the cost of living.
Holiday spending: choosing the right card to use overseas
With the holiday season nearing, many people will be planning trips overseas - however, working out the best and most cost effective way to spend while abroad can be confusing, and using the wrong type of card could significantly increase the cost of a holiday.
N&P’s debit card goes global
N&P's (Norwich and Peterborough Building Society) debit card, which offers fee-free ATM withdrawals and point of sale transactions when used outside the UK, has gone global since it was launched in January 2011, the Society has announced.
Pester power busts family holiday budgets
With the end of the school term a week away, the plunging pound already means that families face spiralling holiday costs in Europe.
The cost of withdrawing money abroad from cash machines
An estimated £14.2 billion was withdrawn by British holidaymakers on debit cards and credit cards whilst travelling abroad in the past year, costing holidaymakers £391 million collectively in withdrawal fees, according to research from Sainsbury’s Travel Money.
Keep the hen and stag parties going with Escape Travel Money
With the wedding season upon us, it’s time to confirm those last-minute stag and hen weekend details – but who wants the job of holding the drinks kitty?
Pound-stretching holiday tips
As the travel season peaks, the British Pound takes a dive against other currencies like the Euro.
Get more for your money this summer
With millions of Brits spending their hard earned cash on holidays abroad this year, new research from Nationwide Building Society has revealed travel delays, holiday money and the standard of the resort are the things we worry most about before going away.
my Travel Cash rewards customers for every spend
Savvy travellers can feel confident when they pull out the plastic on holiday this summer as my Travel Cash announces it is scrapping ATM withdrawal fees as well as giving customers 1% unlimited cashback on all purchases.
Post Office launches new payment card for holiday money
The UK’s largest FX provider, Post Office Travel Money, has introduced a new pre-paid card that offers customers a secure and convenient way of taking holiday money abroad.
European fuel prices rocket for holiday motorists
Taking the car on a ferry to Europe may look to be an attractive way to cut holiday costs.
Top tips for travel money this summer
With the peak holiday season fast approaching and travellers keen to make every penny count, research from moneysupermarket.com shows people can save up to £9 in every £100 of currency depending how you access your holiday money.
Escape Travel Money card makes holiday cash go further
With the weather heating up, thoughts will be drifting to the annual summer holiday. Savvy travellers can make their holiday cash go further by purchasing an Escape Travel Money card.