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If you're a Zing user, you should spend, move or withdraw your funds before it shuts down on 22 May 2025. It's unclear if you'll still be able to access your cash after this deadline, so it's best to move your money beforehand.
30 January 2025
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First Direct has scrapped all fees for overseas spending and cash withdrawals on its debit card for both new and existing customers, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal. 
29 June 2023
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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.
12 June 2022
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Two Ryanair television adverts have been banned after the advertising watchdog ruled they made misleading and irresponsible claims about the coronavirus pandemic. The ads stated that coronavirus vaccines were 'coming soon' and encouraged wannabe holidaymakers to 'jab and go' on Easter and summer trips. 
3 February 2021
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Holidaymakers have been left unable to use foreign currency firm Travelex's website or app for days, after its online systems were suspended due to a software attack.
8 January 2020
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NatWest has launched an app-only bank account named Bó, offering built-in budgeting features and an eye-catching yellow card – but how does it compare with more-established digital rivals Monzo and Starling?
29 November 2019
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App-only bank Monzo has launched a premium service, with the option to pay more for features such as travel insurance and extra fee-free cash withdrawals while abroad – but is it any good?
24 April 2019
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Curve debit card holders will benefit from fee-free spending and cash withdrawals abroad on up to £700 a month from today, even if a debit or credit card linked to it charges an overseas usage fee – but for most, a top travel card would be better.
19 September 2018

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