10 Great Tips From Around the Web.
1. USE A MONEY POUCH
“The most important rule of the road is to make sure you keep your money, credit and debit cards, and passport in a money pouch at all times while you're in transit. We don't recommend carrying anything valuable in a purse, which is too easily snatched, or a backpack, which can be opened without your noticing. Even a wallet kept in your front pocket can be taken by an experienced pickpocket.”
www.independenttraveler.com
2. CHECK THE LAYOUT OF ATM KEYPADS
“Loads of travellers lose their cards by entering the right pattern but the wrong numbers on a foreign ATM keypad.” – Joe Bindloss
www.lonelyplanet.com
3. KEEP YOUR CARDS SAFE
“With a significant rise in card fraud abroad through card cloning, make sure you are ultra cautious when using credit cards abroad. Always get a receipt and keep them as evidence. If you are able to, check your transactions online, however, there will be some countries where you will not be allowed to check your account online due to high levels of Internet fraud. Query any transactions that you don't recognise; they usually start with a very small transaction to test that the card works, so be vigilant and call your credit card company immediately.”
moneyfacts.co.uk
4. DIVIDE UP CASH
“If you need to carry a big amount of cash, split it with a friend or your partner.
It’s also a good idea to divide your cash; keep some in your wallet, some in a money belt and some in an inside pocket. If you’re leaving cash in a hotel room, lock it in your room safe – along with credit cards, travellers cheques and passports.”
abta.com
5. KEEP SMALL NOTES TO HAND
“Make smaller denominations of currency easily accessible. That way, you won't pull out the local equivalent of a $100-dollar bill while attempting to buy a 30-cent souvenir.” -- Christine Sarkis
www.smartertravel.com
6. DRESS CONSERVATIVELY
“Dress conservatively, wearing only a minimum of jewelry. Ladies, consider leaving that diamond ring at home. Don't carry an expensive camera on a strap around your neck - you're only putting yourself and your camera at risk.” – Lisa Smith
www.investopedia.com
7. CONSIDER A RANGE OF TRAVEL MONEY
“You might want to consider not putting all your travel money eggs in one basket. For instance, if you take just travellers cheques, converting them to cash might not always be as convenient as having cash in your pocket. Likewise going loaded with rolls of notes and nothing else means you could come unstuck should your travel money go on a holiday of its own! You might consider taking enough cash to keep you going for a few days at a time backed up by travellers cheques.”
www.postoffice.co.uk
8. BE AWARE OF TOURIST TRAPS
“There are a fair share of 'cowboy' outfits who will offer you dire rates and steep commission charges. Check the exchange rate online before you buy to make sure you're getting the best deal possible when exchanging your travel money.” – Rupert Bedell
www.gapyear.com
9. BE PREPARED
“To keep travel money safe you have to prepare for a worst-case scenario. If your card is stolen and you suspect that someone may have access to your money then you need to cancel the card and report it to the police immediately. Keep the country’s police phone number and your bank’s phone number on you at all times to keep your travel money safe.” – Neecey Beresford
travel.allwomenstalk.com
10. CHECK YOUR STATEMENTS
“If you have used your credit card during your trip upon your arrival back check your statement and see if there are any unusual items on there. If you suspect any fraud or foul play inform your credit card company immediately.
Double check your bank statements to ensure your accounts were not subject to fraud or suspicious activity whilst you were away. Check credit card and debit card statements even if you did not use the cards abroad to check for any signs of fraud/unusual items.”
www.essentialtravelguide.com
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Established in 2007 with three bureau de change branches in London as well as running a postal delivery service in the UK with a focus on reputation, trust, reliability and quality of service.
Established in 1981, Covent Garden FX is a family-owned and operated Bureau De Change located in the heart of Central London, providing some of the best exchange rates online for branch collection or home delivery.
Established in 2008, Travelfx are solely an internet business providing an alternative to a Bureau de Change with some of the best exchange rates online. The company has been ranked 34th in the 2012 Sunday Times Fast track 100.
Established in 1979. Moneycorp also have retail bureaux de change at Gatwick, Stansted, Southend and Southampton airports, and across Central London. They provide next day delivery and can deliver on Saturdays for an additional fee
Established in 1973 ICE Plc is one of the largest and most respected retail foreign exchange operators in the world with a combined annual group turnover in excess of US.8 billion and with over 300 branches in addition to providing an online service.
Established in 2008 with one mission, to bring the retail foreign exchange business online identifying an opportunity to redefine how people purchase travel money. The team of three partners has over 30 years experience in the retail foreign exchange market.
At the Post Office our aim is to provide you with the things that are important to you, Post Office Travel Money has great rates on Euros and US Dollars
As a well known British high street retailer, M&S stock one of the widest ranges of currency on the high street (up to 42 currencies) available online, by phone or in store operating as one of the most competitive providers for those needing to purchase last minute from one of their 120 stores nationwide.
Established in 1968 and acquired by RBS in 2000, foreign exchange forms part of the general financial services offered by the bank. You can purchase notes or travellers cheques for collection from your local branch or home delivery.
RBS offer an online service for home delivery or collection from a local of your choice in the UK. Please note there is a minimum order of £100 and a maximum order of £2,500
