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Old Aug 23rd 2014 | 8:33 pm
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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 Aug 23rd 2014 | 9:55 pm
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Default Re: Holiday spending

Originally Posted by spain
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
 
Old Aug 23rd 2014 | 11:19 pm
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Note many many places charge a surcharge for using credit cards in aus.
 
Old Aug 24th 2014 | 1:46 pm
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Default Re: Holiday spending

Originally Posted by spain
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
 
Old Aug 24th 2014 | 7:54 pm
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Default Re: Holiday spending

Originally Posted by spain
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.
 
Old Aug 28th 2014 | 6:50 pm
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Default Re: Holiday spending

Originally Posted by EvannTel
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.
 
Old Aug 31st 2014 | 12:16 pm
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Take some cash, but use credit cards otherwise.
 
Old Aug 31st 2014 | 10:39 pm
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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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