Best card for taking out cash abroad?

Jew

Either a debit card or credit card is fine — for use at ATMs.

Any suggestions?

I know N&P have it, but I'd have to migrate my account there. Aqua is probably bad for that, as is Halifax Clarity, right?


Update: I got myself a Metro Bank debit card — I think it's the best option as I can take out cash from ATMs abroad and not pay any fee like with the other credit cards.

reclusive46

N&P is probably the best one for withdrawing cash as there is no withdrawing interest charges.

Jew

Thanks

reclusive46 wrote: »

N&P is probably the best one for withdrawing cash as there is no withdrawing interest charges.

Hmm...

...how would it work if I live in London and there aren't any branches of theirs here.

I'm considering either getting N&P, or a Nationwide Flex (with a Credit Card for spending abroad)

Nationwide Flex also gives the travel insurance...

jkolch

Nationwide used to be the best debit card. Don't think it's free any more though.

fleetwoodguy

Jew wrote: »

Thanks



Hmm...

...how would it work if I live in London and there aren't any branches of theirs here.

I'm considering either getting N&P, or a Nationwide Flex (with a Credit Card for spending abroad)

Nationwide Flex also gives the travel insurance...

if you live in london, metro bank is pretty much a no brainer.

Jew

Ah they have it too for their debit card?!

Nice.

Are there any minimum requirements? I wouldn't want to move all my stuff over...

alexanderalexander

Jew wrote: »

Ah they have it too for their debit card?!

Nice.

Are there any minimum requirements? I wouldn't want to move all my stuff over...

No minimum requirements for Metrobank, just go into a branch and they'll even produce your debit card right on the spot.... very easy.

reclusive46

Oh yeah, if you live in London go for Metro.

NiftyDigits

Their credit card is no slouch either. Almost identical to the Clarity.

Jew

Thansk guys

hunsbury0

Jew wrote: »

Either a debit card or credit card is fine — for use at ATMs.

Any suggestions?

I know N&P have it, but I'd have to migrate my account there. Aqua is probably bad for that, as is Halifax Clarity, right?

I use Halifax Clarity Credit card for cash withdrawls at ATMS.
I have set up direct debit to settle the full statement, but for cash withdrawls, I pay the card as soon as possible, without waiting for the statement to minimise the interest charges. You can do this on line, handy if you take your laptop/tablet & have free wi-fi at the hotel.