Foreign Exchange
Are summer holidays a financial washout?
The Great British summer get away is looking in danger. Credit crunched families planning to escape to sunnier climes will have to battle high inflation, the spiralling cost of living, a weak Pound against the Euro, and extortionate airport currency exchange rates - all before they even step foot on the plane.
Tesco opens 50th Travel Money Shop
Holidaymakers who leave it till the last minute to sort out their foreign currency could find it is a costly mistake.
Dash for cash leaves holidaymakers short
Half of the people heading overseas for holidays are making expensive last-minute dashes for cash rather than using cheaper, safer and more convenient options.
Celebrate Independence Day with the best dollar deal in town
Anyone heading to America, ‘land of opportunity', to celebrate Independence Day would be wise to ensure they've secured the best currency deal available to help their celebrations go with a bang.
Get more for your holiday spending money
FairFX.com is offering moneysupermarket.com website visitors the opportunity to apply for a free FairFX.com currency card - normally costing £9.95 for a three year membership.
New foreign exchange service – hedging strategies for SMEs
World First is the first currency broker to offer foreign exchange options for the purpose of hedging foreign currency exposures, an absolutely invaluable service at this time of economic uncertainty.
Foreign ATMs leave a hole in the pocket
British holidaymakers are likely to withdraw over £7 billion from foreign cash machines this year, but doing so could cost them as much as £284 million in fees, according to MoneyExpert.com.
Holidaymakers don't understand dynamic currency conversion
Holidaymakers who think that they are being saved from a foreign exchange fee if they pay in pounds while abroad could be in for a shock.
Push the button for holiday cash
UK holidaymakers can now get commission-free foreign currency from new specially designed cash machines at selected Post Office branches.
Post Office bureau de change kiosks at selected WHSmith stores
People going abroad this year can now pick up their holiday money at the same time as their summer reads. Shoppers dashing around the high street for last minute holiday bits and pieces will be able to use 50 new Post Office bureau de change kiosks at selected branches of WHSmith.
HiFX launches online travel money service
Currency specialists HiFX has announced the launch of its Travel Money Online service, offering competitive rates, zero commission and free next day delivery on foreign currency and travellers cheques up to £2,000.
M&S Travel Money advertising campaign starring Myleene Klass
M&S Travel Money will be in the spotlight from this week, with a major new advertising campaign, starring Myleene Klass, airing for the first time on Wednesday 4th June.
Last-minute foreign exchanges could cost you dear
Almost 9.5 million UK adults heading abroad for the summer sun will throw money away by waiting until they get to the airport or even their destination, before arranging their foreign exchange, according to Sainsbury's Travel Money, provided in conjunction with Travelex.