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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-paid cards at cashpoints and to pay in shops and restaurants - they work just like your credit or debit card. But because you pre-load them with foreign currency, you don't have to pay commission each time you use them.
The best I've found on the market include Fair FX and Caxton..."
Read the full article here.
Monday 12 July 2010, 09:32am
Today, the Mirror wrote a great piece on saving money this year, with 25 helpful tips to curb your spending.
At number 12 was the FairFX Currency Card, helping you to save on your travel money;
"Don't wait until the airport to buy currency for holidays. It might claim to cost 0% commission but it's the rate per pound you need to check. It can make a huge difference. A FairFX card will give you 1.149 euros for your pound, £200 buys 229 euros. Travelex at Birmingham Airport gives one euro per pound, £200 buys 200 euros. SAVE £78 "
Tuesday 18 May 2010, 09:15am
This Sunday, The News Of The World published an article warning against using credit cards for overseas spending, and instead reccommending the FairFX card to make sure that you dont get cheated buying your currency:
"IT'S easy to pay on any credit or debit cards, but BEWARE.
While card firms enjoy perfect exchange rates, most "load" 2.75 per cent on the rate they give us, so spend £100-worth of euros, dollars or any currency and you pay £102.75.
Then there's ATM withdrawal fees of around two per cent (minimum £2) and 20 per cent-plus credit card interest even if you repay in full. "
Tuesday 04 May 2010, 04:08pm
Make your holiday money go further
"Pre-paid cards are becoming increasingly popular for those who want the convenience of a card but also want the option to be able to budget their money and earn a good exchange rate - all you have to do is load money to the card and you're ready to go.
"Most cards are available for either Euros or Dollars, although…FairFX has an Anywhere Card which can be used for any currency."
Click here to read the read the article in full.
Click here to find out more about the FairFX Anywhere Card.
Tuesday 15 December 2009, 12:24pm
Ready2Invest, a website which seeks out best under market investments has highlighted that according to Which? Holiday, a number of tour operators are beginning to cut the number of holiday packages available next year.
This, combined with the falling Euro exchange rate means that it may well be wise for those who can afford it to book their holiday and top up their FairFX Currency Card with Euros for next year.
Monday 08 September 2008, 09:59am
People are becoming a lot savvier about holiday money. It used to be that all you did was to go down to your local bank, get your travellers cheques and jump on your plane.
Not any more.
Thanks to forum posts like this one you can now share advice with fellow travellers on best holiday money practice. And one of the recurring themes is to take the majority of your cash with you on the FairFX Card.
Here's the link to find out more: US Dollar Rates
Friday 15 August 2008, 10:19am
As highlighted in an article in the Mirror today, around 30% of us don't buy our foreign currency before travelling abroad.
That means that they could be receiving up to 11% less when exchanging their UK Pounds Sterling.
Saturday 26 July 2008, 11:46am
Easier.com published an interesting article today asking whether or not summer holidays are a financial washout.
In it, our chief executive Stephen Heath said: "As the credit crunch continues to bite, and the cost of living spirals upwards, Brits have been forced to slash their holiday spending. Understandably, basic housekeeping costs are a bigger priority for families, but many people will be disappointed to have to cut back just when they could do with a little sun and relaxation.
"Holidaymakers could be paying as much as 11 per cent more for foreign currency if they leave it until they get to the airport compared to organising beforehand.
"Brits who need to stretch their holiday money as far as possible due to the high cost of living and continued credit squeeze should think about using a pre-paid currency card. For example, they would be able to get seven to 11 per cent more for their Pound using a FairFX.com card compared to waiting and buying their foreign cash at the airport."
Monday 14 July 2008, 09:46am
The holiday season is upon us and we're starting to be featured in lots of 'top tips' on how to spend less on your holiday.
The latest article "How to make your holiday money go further" was published in the Telegraph.
Monday 02 June 2008, 05:21pm
Latest 'Holiday money' Posts
12 July 2010, 09:32am
18 May 2010, 09:15am
04 May 2010, 04:08pm
15 December 2009, 12:24pm
08 September 2008, 09:59am
15 August 2008, 10:19am
26 July 2008, 11:46am
14 July 2008, 09:46am
02 June 2008, 05:21pm
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