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Online travel provider Opodo.co.uk, has teamed up with FairFX.com to make customers’ holiday Pounds go further with market leading exchange rates using the FairFX.com Currency Card.
Opodo customers can now obtain a free FairFX.com Currency Card (normally costing £9.95) denominated in Euros or US Dollars by applying online at www.opodo.co.uk under Travel Extras (pre-paid currency cards).
Stephen Heath, Chief Executive of FairFX.com, said: “For too long, customers have been getting a very poor deal when buying their holiday cash from currency exchange booths at UK airports. Also, they will have found advertising about the commission charged on currency purchases very confusing. However, Opodo and FairFX.com have formed this new partnership to help travellers looking for great value online not only for their holidays but their travel money as well.
“Opodo’s customers are savvy and expect convenience and good value, making FairFX.com the perfect partner. Whether people are looking for some winter sun or heading for the slopes, they should all be trying to get the most for their money, especially with the rising cost of living and strength of the Euro.
“The FairFX.com currency card offers market leading exchange rates, secure access to cash worldwide and could save people up to €100 or $120 per £1,000 spent; and now people can get the card for free there is nothing to stop them getting the most from their holiday spending money.
“FairFX.com’s partnership with Opodo is the next step in partnering with brands with a shared ethos. We are both committed to giving our customers the most for their money, in a fair and transparent way particularly in tougher economic times.”
How does the FairFX card work? The FairFX Currency Card is a MasterCard chip and pin enabled prepaid debit card. It differs from regular debit cards in two ways. Firstly, the cards are issued in either Euros or US dollars and secondly, funds must be loaded onto the card before they are available to spend. The currency to be loaded is obtained simply by logging on to www.fairfx.com and can be paid for by any sterling debit or credit card or internet bank transfer.
Tuesday 04 November 2008, 11:36am
Brits have faced a tough summer amidst the credit crisis, rising cost of living, and the poor weather. Now, to compound the misery for anyone planning a late summer break to the Med the Pound has fallen to a record low against the Euro.
Stephen Heath, Chief Executive of FairFX.com, said: "With the Pound at a record low against the Euro, Brits looking forward to a late summer holiday in the sun are faced with a costly dilemma when it comes to getting their holiday money. Given the current poor exchange rate to the Euro and the possibility of further falls, Brits could be best off buying their travel money now.
"The FairFX.com pre-paid currency card will enable Brits to protect, or hedge, themselves against further currency volatility as they can buy at today’s rates and simply keep the Euros until they want to start spending. FairFX.com offers holidaymakers an incredibly cost-effective and secure way to make the most of their cash."
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