Foreign Exchange
Which? recommends Escape Travel Money pre-paid MasterCard
Consumer rights organisation Which? knows a good product when it sees one, so it’s no surprise the Escape Travel Money prepaid card is one of its new favourites.
No hidden charges, no risk with Escape Travel Money
Leading pre-paid MasterCard supplier EZPay Ltd has underlined that its overseas currency product Escape Travel Money Card is free from sky-high fees and hidden charges.
Sterling jumps higher after BoE releases latest inflation report
Andy Scott, premier account manager at foreign currency brokers HiFX comments: "Sterling made broad gains this morning after the Bank of England released its updated forecasts on economic growth and inflation in the U.K. for the next two years.
N&P cuts the cost of foreign currency
N&P (Norwich and Peterborough Building Society) is giving another boost to holidaymakers by cutting the cost of foreign currency for those going abroad this Spring.
Spain offers holidaymakers best value
As the Easter and Royal Wedding holiday breaks approach, new research from Post Office Travel Money reveals that prices have plunged in Greece and Turkey.
Get more for your money in Greece and Turkey
As the Easter and Royal Wedding holiday breaks approach, new research from Post Office Travel Money reveals that prices have plunged in Greece and Turkey.
Brits look to escape over Easter Bank Holidays
The late Easter holiday - followed by the Royal Wedding and May Day Bank Holidays - present a rare opportunity for employees to take just three days off work for an 11-day break.
UK couples plan a royally good honeymoon
With the Scilly Isles, Scotland and Canada all mooted as possible honeymoon destinations for the royal couple, Tesco Travel Money has found that Kate and William are not alone in foregoing the traditional long haul beach holiday.
Sterling slumps to a 5-month low against the Euro
Andy Scott, foreign exchange dealer at HiFX said: "It's been a very busy morning for economic data from the UK and it continues to paint a mixed picture. The consumer price inflation data released this morning has shown that the annual rate of price increases actually slowed last month for the first time in eight months to 4%.
Expat pensioners and baby boomers are flocking back to the UK
Expat pensioners and baby boomers are flocking back to the UK in their droves according to figures from currency specialists HiFX.
Eastern Europe offers the best city break bargains
UK tourists planning a city break trip this spring will find the best bargains in Eastern Europe, according to the new City Costs Barometer from Post Office Travel Money.
Escape Travel Money gives Brits a right royal offer
The month of April will be a bumper-booking period for holidays and short breaks as late-booking Brits scramble to make the most of the forthcoming Royal Bank Holiday bonanza, according to Escape Travel Money.
Prepare your finances before a trip abroad and save money
With Easter fast approaching and holidaymakers on the hunt to make every penny stretch, analysis by moneysupermarket.com shows how Brits can be a substantial £107 better off by shopping around before they go, leaving extra cash in your wallet to spend on holiday activities.
Sainsbury’s Travel Money launches online service
Sainsbury's Travel Money has launched an online service that will allow customers to ‘click and collect' their holiday money. The 0% commission on foreign currency, which offers competitive exchange rates, will give customers the choice of having their money delivered to home or collecting it from one of the 117 Sainsbury's Travel Money bureaux across the UK.
Family holiday hotspots 2011
Have you started thinking about booking your family summer holiday? As the pound is now stronger against the Euro and almost every other holiday currency than it was a year ago, families travelling overseas will get great value for their money this year in most top destinations.