Need help for travelling in Euro

bonecase

I'm a student holding a Barclays plastic. I saw from this website that it's good to apply a plastic from nationwide for travelling in Europe.

Now I'm planning to travel to Europe with a group of 3 students. We plan to spend 1500 pounds (not much because we are students). What's the best way for us to prepare our money? Changing British sterling to Euro, buying travel cheque or just take nationwide plastic with us?

I'm a newer here. I appreciate any little help. Thanks! :T

grumbler

You will be fine with Nationwide debit or cash card. However, when using debit (or credit) card for purchases, especially in Spain, be aware about a new 'scam':

Something interesting on nationwide.co.uk

bonecase

Thanks, grumbler!

I read the referral thread. Im right planning to travel to Spain:(

Does it mean I should insist to pay by local currency instead of sterling? How can I know whether retailers do as I insiste or not?

Many thanks!

grumbler

bonecase wrote:

Does it mean I should insist to pay by local currency instead of sterling??

Yes. At the last resort pay cash.

How can I know whether retailers do as I insiste or not

All information should be shown on the receipt. See also:

'Visa exchange rate information '