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spain Aug 23rd 2014 8:33 pm
Holiday spending
 
Hey, going to Oz for holidays and wondering what the best option is for spending money. Cash, travellers cheques or pre paid credit card.

Any advice ??

I bank with Santander, do they have branches over there ?

Many thanks

old.sparkles Aug 23rd 2014 9:55 pm
Re: Holiday spending
 
Originally Posted by spain (Post 11379928)
Hey, going to Oz for holidays and wondering what the best option is for spending money. Cash, travellers cheques or pre paid credit card.

Any advice ??

I bank with Santander, do they have branches over there ?

Many thanks
Not seen a Santander but can use their debit cards here. Also whatever you feel comfortable with - cash or card :)

EvannTel Aug 23rd 2014 11:19 pm
Re: Holiday spending
 
Note many many places charge a surcharge for using credit cards in aus.

Amazulu Aug 24th 2014 1:46 pm
Re: Holiday spending
 
Originally Posted by spain (Post 11379928)
Hey, going to Oz for holidays and wondering what the best option is for spending money. Cash, travellers cheques or pre paid credit card.

Any advice ??

I bank with Santander, do they have branches over there ?

Many thanks
I take cash and credit cards

I find M&S the best place to change money in the UK

spouse of scouse Aug 24th 2014 7:54 pm
Re: Holiday spending
 
Originally Posted by spain (Post 11379928)
Hey, going to Oz for holidays and wondering what the best option is for spending money. Cash, travellers cheques or pre paid credit card.

Any advice ??

I bank with Santander, do they have branches over there ?

Many thanks
Pre or post-paid credit card, with some cash if you get stuck.

Definitely not travellers cheques.

furkew Aug 28th 2014 6:50 pm
Re: Holiday spending
 
Originally Posted by EvannTel (Post 11380066)
Note many many places charge a surcharge for using credit cards in aus.
I use my credit card for everything (just for the airmiles) and so far have only come across the Aldi that charges extra (Melbourne). Visa & mastercard are fine, American express is a different story.

carolinephillips Aug 31st 2014 12:16 pm
Re: Holiday spending
 
Take some cash, but use credit cards otherwise.

asher Aug 31st 2014 10:39 pm
Re: Holiday spending
 
well to avoid nasty charges and a few surprises on withdrawal charges change your money at marks and sparks and bring it over in cash in a money belt


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