Best cards to use abroad?

eDicky

JustAnotherSaver wrote: »

So will she just be better off (cheaper) to convert some cash here in the U.K.?

No, the opposite. With all those cards giving the ideal MasterCard/Visa rates it would be a pity to set foot in Sainsbury or Thomas Cook etc, losing several percent to purchase cash euros. Just in case of a lack of ATM availability, take a few crisp £ banknotes to exchange there.

There is no MoneyCorp presence at Manchester airport, so forget about using the cards to withdraw in UK, it doesn't work in any other ATMs. There should be plenty of opportunity in the arrival airport. Just resist any options or advice to accept paying with or conversion from pounds.

Roger1

PeacefulWaters wrote: »

That doesn't sound like the UK version of Platinum or Gold charge card.

You're right, it isn't. It sounds like the US versions.

I find it astonishing that probably unthinking posters should offer incorrect advice that could well mislead users here.

sausage_time

stevenhp1987 wrote: »

Of those I'd use:
- Halifax Clarity (or Barclaycard Travel) for card transactions requiring a ZIP code (enter numbers from your postcode with 0's at the end to make 5 digits, e.g. AB12 3CD becomes 12300) and it works (Using it at self-serve "gas" pumps and for paying for food on GrubHub or Groupon has been exceptionally useful!)

Awesome, I did not know that! Worked for my Sainsbury Gold Travel Card (no longer available sadly, offers 0% loading and no interest on ATM usage if paid off).