Spending Overseas
Saga to axe Platinum travel credit card
Over-50s financial provider Saga has announced it's closing its Platinum credit card in March, and customers have been told any outstanding balance will be "due and owing in full at that point". If you can't pay it off by then, your debt may be transferred but your interest rate could rise - here's what we know so far
16 January 2019
Monzo reveals new overseas ATM fees
App-based Monzo Bank is introducing fees for overseas ATM withdrawals over £200/mth from 18 Dec for its current account
17 October 2017
New fee-free overseas credit card to offer 0.5% cashback
App-based Tandem Bank is launching a top credit card for use abroad which also comes with 0.5% cashback on spending
16 October 2017
Monzo to curb free overseas ATM withdrawals
App-based Monzo Bank looks set to stop offering free overseas ATM withdrawals on its popular prepaid card
13 September 2017
Top pick overseas debit card closes to new customers
Norwich & Peterborough Building Society is no longer accepting new applications for its Gold Classic current account
7 October 2016
My Travel Cash axes prepaid travel cards – what to do if you've got one
My Travel Cash withdraws prepaid cards so you've until 4 October to withdraw or spend your money
22 August 2016
Take Martin's five-minute wallet workout – save £100s
Pull out your purse or wallet and follow Martin's tips to see how much cash you can save
20 April 2016
100% pre-approved: 39mth 0% debt shift, credit rebuild, cashback & overseas cards
Now our eligibility calcs show if you've a 100% chance of getting seven cards – with no impact on your creditworthiness
24 March 2016
Crown Currency Exchange director jailed for three years over fraud
A Crown Currency Exchange director has been jailed for fraud after thousands of traders were left without their money
12 November 2015
The 10 travel must-knows before you go
The great jet-away has started so I've compiled a list of need to knows to get the maximum bang for your bucks
30 July 2015
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24 January 2020
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