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Save Money Abroad with a Currency Card: Your Ultimate Guide

Planning a trip abroad and wondering how to manage your spending efficiently? Look no further! Whether you're going on a thrilling ski adventure or a ...

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Best No Foreign Transaction Fee Currency Cards for Travel Money

Currency cards offer a cost-effective way to manage your finances, as they eliminate the usual 2%-3% charges imposed on most debit and credit cards for foreign transactions. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the top options for currency cards like the Caxton Black and Caxton Red Card.

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The ultimate guide to your Caxton Card

Are you new to the Caxton Card? Or is this the first time you’ve dusted it off since the start of the pandemic? Perhaps you used to use it years ago and you’ve just reopened your account. Whatever the case is, we have the ultimate guide on how to use our currency card to get the most out of your money.

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This simple trick will save you money when spending abroad

Whether you’re planning on heading to the ski slopes for a Christmas holiday or taking a short city break for the new year celebrations, you’ll need to take some spending money; for most of us, that includes our trusty plastic. Understanding the additional cost of DCC and how to avoid it will save you money when spending abroad. Here's how...

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Savings-Savvy Travellers Pay For Their Holiday in Advance With Caxton

Due to many factors – not least the cost of living crisis – travellers are looking to cut costs and find efficiencies when booking travel. But this shouldn’t mean that you have to accept a lower standard of living when you’re travelling than you’re used to. The savviest travellers are instead looking to get more for less.

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Why Use a Currency Card - Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that you are experienced and well-versed in the art of travel. However, we also recognise the importance of finding the best tools to enhance your journeys. With that in mind, we aim to provide you with the most informative insights about travelling with a currency card. Whether you're seeking to maximise your savings, simplify your transactions, or ensure a secure and hassle-free travel experience, the Caxton Currency Card is designed with your needs in mind. Explore the advantages of our travel card and discover how it can elevate your travel adventures with ease and confidence.

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Heathrow Airport strikes - What you need to know

In 2023, many airports including Glasgow and Birmingham will see strikes as air traffic controllers are set to go on strike across Europe. But will this throw off your summer plans? The strikes coincide with the peak of summer travel, so here is what you need to know.

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Caxton’s ultimate guide to tipping on holiday for 2023

Tipping – a way to show gratitude to someone going the extra mile, or a confusing custom ripe for misunderstandings?

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What if my flight is cancelled?

In the lead up to this summer, you may be worrying that the situation of cancelled flights and chaos from Summer 2022 could repeat itself, and you should stay informed on what to do if that is the case. So what are your rights?

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Everything you need to know about getting your holiday cash

Monitoring exchange rates and looking out for the best deals can feel like a mammoth undertaking, so we have outlined some key things to look out for, and ways that you can make the most out of your holiday money.