haven't travelled abroad for a while

NoodleDoodleMan

Just back from Spain - face masks are still compulsory on public transport and taxis.

Not sure about pharmacies - but I think that is still the case.

squizz11

does anyone know about the money issue,   using ATMs or get a credit card specifically for there

eskbanker

squizz11 said:

does anyone know about the money issue,   using ATMs or get a credit card specifically for there

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-travel-money/ summarises the options....

NoodleDoodleMan

squizz11 said:

does anyone know about the money issue,   using ATMs or get a credit card specifically for there

Which country / countries specifically ?

eskbanker

NoodleDoodleMan said:

squizz11 said:

does anyone know about the money issue,   using ATMs or get a credit card specifically for there

Which country / countries specifically ?

Very first line of thread:

squizz11 said:

haven't been abroad for a few years now but going out to Spain to see my brother in a few weeks

Neil49

squizz11 said:

does anyone know about the money issue,   using ATMs or get a credit card specifically for there

We were in Spain last month and my wife is currently in Majorca. 

We used both the Monzo and Chase debit cards without any problems. My wife is currently using my Monzo card in Majorca and gets a discount for using a card for bus travel. I presume this could apply in other parts of Spain. From the transactions appearing on my phone it is being used all over the place! 

The exchange rate is as good as it gets.

Ideally get a Starling card if you want to make a lot of atm withdrawals but be aware that Spanish banks typically charge 4 to 6 euro every time you withdraw cash.

You probably won't be able to get a Chase card due to the backlog of applications at the moment. 

All these debit cards are in GBP so can be used at home. Note - all these accounts need a smartphone to operate them. 

Finally, and off topic, make sure you have your NHS Covid Travel certificate. They don't always ask for them in mainland Spain airports but they certainly did in Majorca.

Have a nice holiday. 

NoodleDoodleMan

eskbanker said:

NoodleDoodleMan said:

squizz11 said:

does anyone know about the money issue,   using ATMs or get a credit card specifically for there

Which country / countries specifically ?

Very first line of thread:

squizz11 said:

haven't been abroad for a few years now but going out to Spain to see my brother in a few weeks

A senior moment there - apologies.

Best card in Spain is a Santander Everyday Current Account debit card - used at any of there branded ATMs.

Followed by the various "user friendly" cards that don't incur fees.

squizz11

thanks all, my 20 Yr old has a student account with santander so may get him to withdraw money and just transfer to his account

NoodleDoodleMan

squizz11 said:

thanks all, my 20 Yr old has a student account with santander so may get him to withdraw money and just transfer to his account

Best check if a student current account meets the Santander conditions for fee free transactions at their ATMs in Spain.

RobM99

NoodleDoodleMan said:

Just back from Spain - face masks are still compulsory on public transport and taxis.

Not sure about pharmacies - but I think that is still the case.

it was in Menorca 2 weeks ago when I went.