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looking for a "just in case" card

Hi All,
I don't need a card for shopping or regular spending or balance transfers.
I did all that years ago!

Apart from my mortgage, the only money i owe is to Alliance and Leicester on a loan. And I am just about to give them 6k which will effectively leave me debt free (again, apart from mortgage)

My hobby is motorhoming, and i am looking for a credit card for those just in case moments, if the van breaks down, or i lose my purse, but also for a trip to Germany in July, where i think emergency money should be available.

What card would you advise?

ps we already have travel insurance cover
Was a 40 a day smoker for 20 years.
Decided to give up, and haven't had a fag for 12 years.
Halfway through losing six stone.

Looking forward to early retirement.

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  • Innocent_Guy
    Innocent_Guy Posts: 5,369 Forumite
    Hi All,
    I don't need a card for shopping or regular spending or balance transfers.
    I did all that years ago!

    Apart from my mortgage, the only money i owe is to Alliance and Leicester on a loan. And I am just about to give them 6k which will effectively leave me debt free (again, apart from mortgage)

    My hobby is motorhoming, and i am looking for a credit card for those just in case moments, if the van breaks down, or i lose my purse, but also for a trip to Germany in July, where i think emergency money should be available.

    What card would you advise?

    ps we already have travel insurance cover
    What is your credit file like? I assume that you are in full time employment etc?
    Bank Accounts - Barlcays Premier[/B] - £1000 o/d, HSBC - £200 o/d- First Direct - £500
    Credit Cards - Barclaycard £2000 - Silver Card £1300 - Flybe £7500 - HSBC £1000 - First Direct £2500 First Direct Gold £3000
    6 credit accounts closed in 2010!

    Official SOS Club number 001 - Dry until 01.07.10
  • Hi, yes sorry, good credit rating, both in full time employment
    Was a 40 a day smoker for 20 years.
    Decided to give up, and haven't had a fag for 12 years.
    Halfway through losing six stone.

    Looking forward to early retirement.
  • mab2000
    mab2000 Posts: 130 Forumite
    Are you a member of the caravan club? Have you seen this card?

    http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/insurance-and-finance/finance/credit-card

    I know little about motor homing, however, I remember seeing this card. Could it be any benefit to you?
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I have a Naitonwide CC, they dont charge fees for purchases in Europe
    i think also the Post Office and Liverpool Victoria.

    But they do charge for cash withdrawals mind.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
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