Travel credit cards

New and existing Mastercard credit card customers at Santander are now able to earn 1% cashback on overseas spending – but many will pay a 2.95% exchange fee, which negates the cashback. Here's what you need to know.

Barclaycard has launched two new credit cards that give customers British Airways Avios points for every pound spent, while users can also get seat upgrade vouchers. We have the full info below, as well as analysis on whether the new cards beat similar options from American Express.

With coronavirus halting travel for many, you might not have used your specialist travel debit or credit card for several years. But Halifax and Virgin Money card holders with upcoming Christmas trips should check if action is needed to keep their accounts open as the lenders will cancel inactive overseas cards. 

M&S Bank has launched a new rewards scheme for its credit card holders called 'Club Rewards'. Once you're a member you can earn extra loyalty points, money-off M&S vouchers, free next day delivery and more. But you have to pay a pricey £10/mth fee, which means it's only worth it if you'll use the shopping vouchers or spend over £2,000/yr at the retailer - plus, you could earn more with other cashback cards. 

Barclaycard customers have been left in the lurch after the firm sent out a malfunctioning batch of credit cards, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.

We've long warned travellers to pay in the local currency rather than pounds to avoid hideous exchange rates – and from Friday, if you've a Mastercard prepaid card you won't be offered transactions in pounds at all.

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.

RBS and NatWest customers who use their debit cards on flights and ferries have been warned to watch out for unexpected charges, after a Virgin Atlantic passenger was stunned to find a 'foreign purchase fee' added to transactions made in pounds.