New year advice recommends balance transfers
New advice has been offered on how best to survive the recession in the early part of 2009, with one tip being to consider transferring your credit card balance.. Read more...
UK credit card fraud losses higher overseas, says report
Fraud losses on UK credit cards are a total of 14 times higher overseas than they are in this country, according to a new report. Read more...
Travellers benefit from new pre-paid cards
Due to the high number of credit cards being frozen every year by banks because holiday-makers are mistaken for foreign fraudsters while using their cards abroad, travellers are now turning to pre-paid cards instead. Read more...
Holidaymakers 'likely to spend more in local markets'
When on holiday this year, credit card customers are more likely to head down to local markets to make purchases rather than patronise major retail outlets, it has been suggested. Read more...
"Be careful" of overseas credit card costs
Credit card customers heading overseas have been urged to take care. Read more...
Travellers eye currency card deals
Mastercard is seeing interest in its affiliated currency cards boom as poor exchange rates force Brits to consider new ways to save money. Read more...
Qantas opts out of credit card scheme
Qantas has advised members of its Frequent Flyer rewards programme to switch points from their credit card to their airline account before the end of the month. Read more...
Expert expounds security benefits of currency card
Carrying a card abroad is a lot safer than using cash, an expert has warned. Read more...
Calls to introduce chip and pin worldwide
A consumer advice organisation has called for the global introduction of chip and pin to protect debit and credit card holders from fraud while abroad. Read more...
Danish supermarket chain to accept international cards
There\'s good news for holidaymakers heading to Scandinavia this summer - a Danish supermarket chain has re-thought its international credit card policy. Read more...
Saga reiterates commitment to free European transactions
The Saga Group has reassured its credit card customers that it remains committed to free transactions abroad. Read more...
Mastercard cuts MIFs
There is good news for UK credit card holders travelling to European Union countries following a decision by Mastercard to cut transaction fees. Read more...
Zimbabwe seeks re-introduction of international cards
Brits planning an imminent trip to Zimbabwe may be able to use their credit cards abroad following news the country aims to re-introduce payments by international cards. Read more...
Nationwide and Post Office among best cards for travelling
A national newspaper has tipped credit cards from Nationwide and the Post Office as among the best for people travelling abroad this Easter. Read more...
Holidaymakers issued credit card warning
Brits looking to spend their Easter holiday in Denmark could have celebrations cut short on Saturday night (April 11th) after warnings credit card systems may not work. Read more...
Credit cards double up as gig tickets
A new initiative launched in Canada means it is now possible to attend music concerts without a ticket. Read more...
Travelex unveils cash passport
Foreign exchange specialist Travelex has teamed up with credit card provider MasterCard to offer a new payment solution for business travellers. Read more...
Credit card customers advised to shop around before heading abroad
People planning to use their credit card abroad have been advised to make sure they shop around for the best deal before travelling. Read more...
Tips for safe holiday spending
Credit card and debit card holders can take a few measures on holiday to keep their money safe, according to Fiona Wilkinson, senior vice president at Visa Europe. Read more...
Danny Dyer always takes credit card on vacation
Actor Danny Dyer has revealed he always takes a credit card with him on holiday. Read more...
Mexican currency refund offered at M&S
M&S Money is offering a full currency refund on Mexican currency following the outbreak in swine flu. Read more...
Credit cards highlighted for overseas use
Post Office and Saga credit cards offer some of the best deals for paying for goods overseas, according to consumer watchdog Which?. Read more...
Tesco credit card offers currency advantages
Holders of Tesco credit cards who are going on holiday could benefit from a reward scheme. Read more...
Credit card used abroad by two in three Brits
More than two thirds of British holidaymakers use a credit card when on vacation abroad, according to research by Abbey Credit Cards. Read more...
Brits are 'prioritising holidays over other luxuries'
Credit card provider Tesco has revealed that people are still putting holidays first above other luxuries. Read more...
Prepaid credit cards 'can save holiday makers money'
Prepaid credit cards could offer good deals for holidaymakers during the recession, it has been suggested. Read more...
Credit card guide published for travellers and holidaymakers
Credit card advice for those who use their card abroad is being launched today in a new publication. Read more...
Credit cards offer safer transactions when travelling abroad
Credit cards are "probably one of the safest ways to pay" when travelling abroad according to advice from the UK trade association for payments, Apacs. Read more...
Credit card advice offered to rugby fans
M&S Money has offered some advice to credit card holders heading to South Africa from Britain and Ireland for the first test match. Read more...
Credit card 'essential holiday item' says four in ten Brits
Four in ten Brits consider their credit card an essential holiday item, according to recent research by Abbey credit cards. Read more...
Prepaid cards 'can save travellers money'
Debit and credit card holders can save money when withdrawing cash abroad by using a prepaid currency card, according to a foreign exchange company. Read more...
Tesco credit card holders 'could make holiday cash go further'
One in three British holidaymakers are looking to save money on their vacation, according to new research from a leading credit card provider. Read more...
Prepaid card 'could save holidaymakers money'
A prepaid card, which is like a credit card which is topped up with money in advance, could save consumers money on their holiday spending, according to FairFX.com. Read more...
Service with supplementary credit card launched for people travelling alone
Overseas travel and learning from other cultures is a high priority for parents in the UK, according to credit card provider HSBC. Read more...
Holidaymakers are spending less is airports, says Santander Cards
Credit card provider Santander Cards has discovered that the amount of cash British holidaymakers spend in airport departure lounges has decreased significantly in the last year. Read more...
Travellers urged to check their credit cards this summer
The importance of making sure your credit card is the right one for you when travelling abroad has been highlighted as the great summer getaway is about to begin. Read more...
Credit card holders 'should shield their pin number when abroad'
Credit and debit card holders should remember to be careful about shielding their pin when on holiday in Europe, it has been suggested. Read more...
Credit card holders 'can become targets of card crime when on holiday'
Credit and debit card holders can be a target for card crime on holiday because they are in a more relaxed frame of mind, it has been suggested. Read more...
Prepaid card holders 'could take advantage of the good exchange rate'
Prepaid cards could be a good option for those looking to take advantage of the good exchange rate against the US dollar, it has been suggested. Read more...
Santander: Holidaymakers could save money using the Zero credit card
Santander has recommended a credit card to help Brits to reduce their holiday spending. Read more...
Spending abroad 'can be easier with prepaid currency cards'
A prepaid currency card can offer many advantages for spending money abroad, according to Caxton FX. Read more...
Getting money from a cash machine abroad 'could be better than buying currency online'
Holidaymakers could be better off going abroad and getting money from a cash machine, rather than buying currency online and having to pay with a card, according to Which? Money. Read more...
Holiday spending habits 'could be changed by recession'
The recession could be changing holiday habits in the UK, it has been suggested. Read more...
Tourists 'spent less on their credit cards in Cyprus this year'
Tourists spent less money on their credit cards in Cyprus this year, it has been reported. Read more...
Almost one in three 'plan to use credit cards for holiday payment'
Almost of third of Brits intend to use their credit cards to pay for their holiday, according to new research from Halifax. Read more...
The Post Office: 1 in 5 parents with children abroad visit them
Credit Card provider the Post Office has released a new study revealing as many of a fifth of parents who have children living or holidaying abroad said they had visited their child in order to broaden their own horizons. Read more...
1 in 4 Brits 'would use credit card or unsecured loan to fund travel'
Nearly one in four Brits would consider using unsecured borrowing such as credit cards and overdrafts to cover the costs of a one in a life time trip, it has been revealed. Read more...
Buy holiday money now, suggests FairFx
Pre-paid currency card provider FairFx has suggested people planning to take a vacation in the US or Europe should consider buying their currency now. Read more...
Virgin Money: New York is the priciest city for UK tourists
According to Virgin Money, New York is the most expensive city in the world for British tourists. Read more...
FairFX: Prepaid cards can offer a better foreign currency exchange deal
It is possible to get a better deal on foreign currency exchange with a prepaid card, according to foreign exchange business FairFX. Read more...
Competitive exchange rates 'are being offered by FairFX and CaxtonFX'
FairFX and CaxtonFX offer very competitive exchange rates on pre-paid cards, it has been suggested. Read more...
FairFX launches new business expenses platform
Pre-paid currency card provider FairFX has announced the launch of a new business expenses platform. Read more...
British holidaymakers 'could be more efficient by spending abroad using a credit card'
It can be more efficient for Britons travelling abroad to carry just a small amount of cash and make other payments using a credit card, it has been suggested. Read more...
FairFX.com: Half-term holidaymakers 'should not risk being overcharged by buying currency last minute'
Prepaid currency card provider FairFX.com has warned holidaymakers planning a ski trip this October not to risk being overcharged for buying currency last minute. Read more...
Last minute foreign currency purchases 'can leave travellers out of pocket'
Buying foreign currency last minute rather than buying a prepaid travel money card for example, can cost travellers as much as £86, according to a new study. Read more...
Credit card provider Santander: Half-term breaks can cost more than later holidays
Credit card provider Santander has found that an autumn half-term break can cost as much as 104% more than a holiday taken just a week later. Read more...
Euro strength 'has not affected luxury travellers'
Luxury travellers have not been affected by the strength of the euro, according to show director at the Luxury Travel Fair Chris Gallon. Read more...
FairFX: Sterling is holding its ground against the euro.
Pre-paid currency card provider FairFX has stated that the sterling is currently holding its ground against the euro. Read more...
Credit card holders 'should watch out for foreign usage charges when travelling'
Credit card holders have been warned to look out for foreign usage charges on cards while travelling abroad this winter. Read more...
CaxtonFX: Prepaid currency card could save money for celebrating Christmas in Europe
Those considering heading to Europe for some Christmas festivities could consider taking a prepaid currency card to save money on exchange, it has been suggested. Read more...
Caxton FX: Prepaid MasterCards help travellers avoid Ryanair booking fee
Travellers on the low-cost airline Ryanair will be able to avoid the five euro per person booking fee if they pay with a prepaid Mastercard. Read more...
Caxton FX prepaid cards 'help travellers to save money'
Those who are considering travelling abroad to destinations such as the US and Europe could find themselves with more holiday spending money if they use a prepaid currency card from Caxton FX. Read more...
Post Office Travel Money Card 'offers advantages for paying abroad'
The Post Office Travel Money Card could be a useful payment method for those planning a trip abroad this winter. Read more...
M&S Money: Football fans should think how they will buy foreign currency for World Cup
Credit card provider M&S Money has recommended that football fans intending to attend the World Cup finals in South Africa next year start thinking about how and when they will purchase their foreign currency. Read more...
Santander Cards: 'Winter sports holidays most expensive since millennium'
New research from Santander Cards has found a winter sports holiday package this year costs more than any time this decade. Read more...
M&S credit card holders 'could be entitled to benefits when paying for travel money'
M&S credit card holders could be entitled to some benefits if they choose to pay for their travel money using their card. Read more...
Travellers 'should consider the best time to buy their foreign currency or pre-paid card'
Those planning to travel abroad in the future may want to start thinking about when would be the best time to buy their currency. Read more...
Credit card holders 'should get refund from Flyglobespan tickets'
The collapse of airline Flyglobespan has highlighted the benefits of booking holidays by credit card. Read more...
M&S Money 'offers currency exchange refund to Flyglobespan customers'
Credit card provider M&S Money has announced it is offering a full refund on foreign currency purchased from the company by customers who are unable to travel due to the collapse of the airline. Read more...
Travellers 'could consider using prepaid cards as exchange rates fluctuate'
The pound is unlikely to gain too much ground against the US dollar or euro in the first few months of 2010, according to prepaid card provider Caxton FX. Read more...
Santander: Credit card holders with Santander current account have free ATM access
Credit card holders planning a trip to Spain may be pleased to hear Santander is planning to make all of its ATMs in the country free for Santander UK bank account customers. Read more...
Caxton FX: Bank of England's credit easing is affecting the economy
The Bank of England\'s efforts to ease credit conditions are having an impact on the economy, according to prepaid currency card provider Caxton FX. Read more...
Pre-paid cards 'not covered by FSCS'
The FSCS has reminded consumers that pre-paid cards are not covered under its remit. Read more...
Expert: Choose the right time to purchase currency on a prepaid card
Brits should wait until the exchange rate looks favourable before loading their card, says expert Read more...
EU changes to make mobile use cheaper abroad
Changes to the European Union's mobile roaming regulation could mean savings for mobile phone users abroad Read more...
Be careful with your money on holiday, warns research
Holidaymakers have been urged to take a cautious approach when spending, after a survey showed that up to 70% of UK travellers run out of cash after five days Read more...
Euro 2012 travellers must plan ahead, says M&S
M&S Money have advised football fans to be careful when exchanging money for Euro 2012 trips Read more...
ABTA recommends research before using credit cards abroad
Holidaymakers should swot up before using credit cards overseas, according to ABTA, the travel association. Read more...
Credit card users waste £160 million in charges abroad
British holidaymakers will shell £160 million over the summer, because of opting to pay in pounds Read more...
Cash remains payment method of choice on holiday
Research has indicated that the majority of holidaymakers plan to take cash on holiday to help manage their budgets Read more...
UK holidaymakers left confused by prepaid currency cards
UK holidaymakers are racking up millions in credit and debit card fees, according to new research Read more...
Mobile roaming charges 'still too high'
Mobile roaming charges remain too high for holidaymakers, according to the Mobile Gazette. Read more...
Quarter of holidaymakers in the dark on credit card charges
Some 25 percent of holidaymakers fail to recognise cost of using credit card abroad Read more...
China told policy on foreign credit cards is unfair
China urged to remove credit card “monopoly” Read more...
Holidaymakers advised to look after their cards
Watch out for thieves whilst you're relaxing on holiday. Read more...
Tesco extends travel money sale
Tesco Bank offers discounted rates to holidaymakers until September 25th. Read more...
Good deals for UK holidaymakers
Sun-seeking Brits are proving savvy with exchange rates and local prices. Read more...
Holidaymakers name eurozone their top destination
Holidaymakers have named the eurozone as their top destination Read more...
Cash-conscious holidaymakers 'plan to cut their spend'
A study has found 85 percent of Easter holidaymakers intend to reduce their spend while abroad Read more...
