The Independent newspaper has featured our call to have 0% commission advertising for travel money banned in an article in today’s newspaper. They agree that there shouldn’t be any need to pay over the odds for foreign money. Plan ahead, research online and you'll be able to avoid high fees or po... Read More

In a recent article, Which4U - the financial products (e.g. savings accounts) comparison site - have said that with uncertain economic times looming once again, it is more important than ever that travellers get a good deal on their currency exchange. “They went on to say that whilst planning a h... Read More

In a recent article, Portman Travel - FairFX’s travel management services partner - have discussed why they feel that the FairFX.net corporate expenses platform is the right travel expenses management solution for business. “The collaboration means that Portman Travel can offer their business tra... Read More

"FairFX's Currency Card ( www.fairfx.com) usually has the best exchange rates for loading with euros or dollars, as well as the lowest ATM fees. On a spot check earlier this week, £1,000 would have loaded €1,100 on to a FairFX card, compared to €1,073.5 on a Travelex card. And while FairFX charges... Read More

An article in yesterday’s Independent has highlighted the need to order foreign currency before you get to the Airport – and that our travel money cards are one of the best options. Here’s an overview of the article...  “An airport bureau de change may be convenient, but the exchange rates are po... Read More

Independent research by moneysupermarket.com shows that using a FairFX currency card when you’re abroad could save you a “small fortune”. They say that if you fail to find the best deals in advance, and simply use one of the bureaux de change at the airport to exchange your money, the chances are... Read More

With the announcement that Nationwide will soon be introducing charges for overseas use on their FlexAccount debit cards, the Guardian suggests that customers who still need to find wasy tp make their overseas spending cheaper look to pre-paid currency cards: "Another alternative is pre-pay car... Read More

On Saturday, the Daily Mail featured some travel stories from average consumers using prepaid cards. Those interviewed cited the better exchange rates, security and ability to save on prepaid plastic. Below is the short interview with Charlotte Gardiner, a very happy FairFX customer: "Social wo... Read More

This weekend, the Sun highlighted the problem of expensive hidden charges that hit customers when they are travelling abroad this summer. In their comparison table, FairFX come out far ahead of the pack, saving our customers £86.01 compared to Thomas Cook, Manchester Airport. "You can use pre-p... Read More

Compare and Save wrote yesterday about the potential issues with foreign exchange with Brits visiting South Africa, especially with 74% of people considering visiting the country this year unaware of the 5,000 Rand limit on taking currency into the country. They suggested the FairFX Anywhere Card:... Read More