MSE Poll: What’s your main way of spending when abroad?

Former_MSE_Karl

Poll started 31 July 2018

It's peak summer, so time for a question we ask every year... if and when you travel abroad, how do you usually spend?

If you use a combination of methods, pick the one you use most often

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aj23_2

It's a bit restricting to only be able to vote for one thing. I mainly use a specialist 0% spend card, but I also take cash with me too.

takman

aj23 wrote: »

It's a bit restricting to only be able to vote for one thing. I mainly use a specialist 0% spend card, but I also take cash with me too.

Why would you take cash with you when you can get an almost perfect exchange rate using the right card and withdrawing cash as you need it?

PasturesNew

I've never been abroad. I doubt I'll ever go.

I posted because the title makes an assumption by using "when" and not "if".

aj23_2

takman wrote: »

Why would you take cash with you when you can get an almost perfect exchange rate using the right card and withdrawing cash as you need it?

Because I wouldn't use a card for small value things. I've been to places where I've needed cash before I get to somewhere where I can get any.

aintreemaid

My method's not offered!

Don't know about other destinations but when in North Cyprus, I withdraw sterling from ATM's and exchange for Turkish lira in a high street exchange bureau - best rate ever, and you'll often learn a few words of Turkish at the same time!

clare_hancock

I take cash out at destination usimg Nationwide debit card (fee.free) plus cash from.previous tripa. Ot listed

KenSim

I use Halifax Clarity credit card for most purchases and drawing cash from ATM . After an ATM withdrawal I go online and repay that money so that there is no interest to pay.

pollypenny

Take a couple of hundred euros or dollars, but generally use Saga or Nationwide credit cards.