Costly, inconvenient and a risk Britons should always avoid when going on holidays – Express

James toldExpress.co.ukthat there are a few things British travellers should avoid doing if they want to keep to a holiday budget. Although many British people might change money before travelling, James said there are plenty of reasons to avoid carrying cash on holiday.

He toldExpress.co.uk: The pandemic has sped up the death of cash. Its no longer always possible to pay in cash.

Many shops or restaurants demand card payments instead in an effort to minimise contact with customers.

But regardless of the hygiene benefits of using a card over cash in the midst of a pandemic, cash is also more expensive due to ATM fees and higher exchange rates.

Savvy UK travellers can make big savings on their overseas spending and most want to use card payments anyway.

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Typical high-street bank fees sit at three to five percent for overseas transactions, so some travellers might be resigned to having to fork out high bank charges every time they use their cards.

However, there are alternatives to unlock much lower fees. Currenseas card links directly to your existing bank account, but removes the bank fees, offering a saving of at least 85 percent on every transaction.

According to research, a quarter of British people dont want to use cash payments abroad due to fears over hygiene.

Using a travel card on holiday instead of cash could save British people a lot of time and money.

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James added: Most travellers are aware of the extortionate rates on offer at airports, yet many still leave it until theyre almost boarding their flight to exchange money.

Recent research suggested that travellers could lose almost 30 percent of their holiday money due to exchange rates and fees at airports - its costly, inconvenient and you could put yourself at risk carrying large amounts of cash.

Airport currency exchange rates are normally far more expensive for British travellers than exchanging money earlier.

British travellers are also safer from risk of robbery if they opt for a travel card over cash.

James toldExpress.co.ukthat British travellers can always save money abroad if they choose to pay in local currency.

He said: Whether buying festive gifts at a German Christmas market or treating the family to dinner, the golden rule is always to ensure you pay in the local currency.

Many travellers make the mistake of paying in sterling, but the rate offered could be far worse than that of your bank or what is offered to you by a specialist overseas money provider.

James added that paying in GBP abroad will normally include a lot of hidden fees in the rate.

British travellers should check the UK Government website for the latest restrictions before going on holiday.

Tourists will need to take a pre-departure test before travelling to the UK and a PCR test on or before day two after arrival in the UK.

They must self-isolate until they receive a negative test result and continue to isolate if they test positive.

For more money saving travel tips and advice and to find out more about Currensea visit its website.

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Costly, inconvenient and a risk Britons should always avoid when going on holidays - Express