Withdrawing cash abroad?

Smiiithy

Hi all,

I am traveling to Albufeira next month and would like to know which card would be best to draw euros with. I have a Halifax Clarity credit card and a Post Office credit card and plan to do as much spending on them as possible. When I want some cash out of a cash machine - which card should I use?

Thanks in advance,

Mike

Verbatim

I have a similar question. I'm fine about cc spends as I'm an old customer of Nationwide and keep their gold cc for spends abroad. Having watched Martin's video and read the info on travel money I couldn't see advice on using ATMs abroad. I'll be in France and have previously used my Nationwide debit card for withdrawing cash. Is this still the cheapest option? I also have a FD debit card and a Premier HSBC one.

Bob_the_Saver

Read this web-site

Smiiithy

Which website?

I have vowed never to use the Nationwide cash card again after using it in Crete and it being immediately blocked despite calling them in advance. Really ruined a day or two of our holiday.

stilltheone

Smiiithy wrote: »

Hi all,

I am traveling to Albufeira next month and would like to know which card would be best to draw euros with. I have a Halifax Clarity credit card and a Post Office credit card and plan to do as much spending on them as possible. When I want some cash out of a cash machine - which card should I use?

Thanks in advance,

Mike

Halifax Clarity for cash. Cover any usage as soon as possible with an online payment.

stilltheone

Verbatim wrote: »

I have a similar question. I'm fine about cc spends as I'm an old customer of Nationwide and keep their gold cc for spends abroad. Having watched Martin's video and read the info on travel money I couldn't see advice on using ATMs abroad. I'll be in France and have previously used my Nationwide debit card for withdrawing cash. Is this still the cheapest option? I also have a FD debit card and a Premier HSBC one.

Nationwide Gold CC is fine for purchases.
For cash, think about another option. If you don't want to open another bank account or credit card, you can consider a prepaid Mastercard; Travelex Cash Passport Globe ordered via Top Cashback or Quidco.

That way any Pounds you initially load on to the card will attract a mere 0.99% transaction charge. No forex or ATM withdrawal charge.

dzug1

Smiiithy wrote: »

Which website?

I have vowed never to use the Nationwide cash card again after using it in Crete and it being immediately blocked despite calling them in advance. Really ruined a day or two of our holiday.

This website - moneysaving expert. The one you are on now.

Smiiithy

It doesn't give too much clarity about cash withdrawls, but question has been answered so thanks to everyone for responses.