{"id":92160,"date":"2018-06-23T13:00:05","date_gmt":"2018-06-23T06:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/holiday-money-how-to-find-the-best-cards-and-currency-rates\/"},"modified":"2018-06-23T14:04:38","modified_gmt":"2018-06-23T07:04:38","slug":"holiday-money-how-to-find-the-best-cards-and-currency-rates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/holiday-money-how-to-find-the-best-cards-and-currency-rates\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday money: how to find the best cards and currency rates"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nOur guide on avoiding bank charges and making your cash go further this summerPicking the wrong plastic to use while on holiday abroad this summer could prove a costly mistake, but the good news is that there are a growing number of fee-free debit and credit cards available.App-based banks such as Monzo, Starling and Tandem are providing an alternative to the excessive charges often imposed by the big banks when you use their cards for purchases and withdrawing money overseas. Meanwhile, some established names, such as Halifax and Barclays, offer credit cards that can help you avoid being caught out. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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