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A selection from Holiday Money...
Like to stay in a property in this area? Why not try one of these propertiesUsing Cash Cards Abroad
Cash cards are much more limited in function than credit and debit cards but they have one really big advantage abroad: without the PIN, they're useless and therefore they're of much less interest to thieves.
Cash cards for international use come in only two versions which are Cirrus and Plus. Bo...more
Debit cards
Aren't debit cards the same as credit cards? No, they are very different and have different characteristics when you're trying to use them overseas which aren't always apparent.
The first key difference is that they are directly linked to your bank account and this makes them a little more risky ...more
Travellers cheques (travelers checks)
Although many people would tell you that travellers cheques (or travelers checks) are past their sell-by date, that's not the case.
Their major plus point is that even if they're lost or stolen, you can still get the money back which is not the case if you were carrying around the same amount in ...more
Our selection in Holiday Money : Travellers cheques (travelers checks)
Although many people would tell you that travellers cheques (or travelers checks) are past their sell-by date, that's not the case.Their major plus point is that even if they're lost or stolen, you can still get the money back which is not the case if you were carrying around the same amount in ...more
