How to get the best deal on your travel money – Our top tips

Follow our simple quick tips for how to get the best value you on your holiday money.

Follow our top tips and save up to 10%

Make a budget – work out how much you need for your trip and stick to it
Take a mix of financial options, some cash, money loaded onto a pre-paid card as well as debit and credit cards for back up
Shop around for the best exchange rates on your cash – buying online with home delivery is the best value option proven time after time
Always get a mix of notes, from small to large so you have some cash on arrival
Short of time? Use Travelex or Thomas Cook for internet deals with the convenience of airport pick up
Take out a pre-paid card for added security and convenience and load before you travel
Never use your pre-paid card as a card guarantee at hotel or car hire check in – it blocks your card
Only use travellers cheques as a back up or if travelling to the USA and Canada – a pre-paid card is still a better deal here
Check out the charges your bank or card issuer make for using your debit or credit card abroad before you travel – don’t get stung with high charges
Apply for a credit card specifically for overseas usage to get market leading exchange rates, no charges and Consumer Protection when spending over £100
Never accept the option to pay in sterling on your card when abroad. Always pay in the local currency to avoid the dynamic currency conversion rip off

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