Currency cards

Currency cards are more convenient than traveller’s cheques. You load money onto the card by phone or internet – meaning you can upload extra money while on holiday.

If your card is lost or stolen, your money is protected, just like cheques; call your card company to block your account, reimburse any lost money, and post out a new card. 

As money is loaded onto the card, if it is stolen the thieves can’t get hold of your bank details. 

No expiry date, and money can be converted back to sterling on return if wished. You can also opt for a secondary card, if you and your partner both want one.

(Clipping dated 2013)