Travel finance

British tourists heading to Europe can already expect to pay 20 per cent more than last year for food, drink and local services, but now the travel...

If you are a student or are under 26 and planning to travel, then these travel discount cards are for you. Save loads with a student or youth...

It is always a good idea to double check the terms and conditions on using your credit or debit cards abroad as you dont want to get caught out by the hidden charges added onto your transactions, resulting in quite a costly usage.

Foreign usage loading

Foreign usage loading refers to the amount of commission that your credit card issuer charges when you spend money abroad. You can check how much you will be charged in your terms and conditions. The amount varies and depends upon your card issuer; some can be as high as 2.75% so it could be worth looking into finding a credit card with a lower rate or even no charge at all.

Cash machine costs

Most credit and debit cards will...