Travel money tips

- Keep an eye on what you are spending. I have a cash book so I know exactly what I have to spend and what I have spent! I restrict myself to a certain amount of money a week and have certain days I cash my traveller’s cheques. This is so I won't run out and have to come home early - also find out where you can exchange traveller’s cheques commission free as there are places! Dana Carpano

- Keep some money in both your daybag and your backpack just in case. Tori Oram

- Put the bulk of your money and cards etc. in a money belt and keep a small amount of cash in your wallet. This will stop you from having to be extra cautious every time you reach for your wallet which is bursting at the seams with local currency (or the remains of your overdraft!). If the worst happens, you can always hand over the wallet and not have to worry too much. Jon Brown

- Check the Expiry Date of your credit card before leaving. Seems simple enough, but I was stupid and forgot only to realise it had expired two days after I left home. Luckily I was due home in two days and had taken enough cash/traveller’s cheques with me. Not worth the hassle! Vicki Crabb

- Take lots of Cash - You'll need it and finding a job isn't always easy! Adrian Slack

- If you need to call your bank or credit card company you can reverse the charges. Jenny Claxton

- UK Bank Accounts: ideally you would make a trusted friend a third party signatory of your UK based bank account, this allows them to manage your money in an emergency. Anonymous

- Emergency Money Transfer: in the case of an emergency companies like Western Union can transfer money in minutes from the UK to thousands of locations worldwide. This enables you to quickly and easily get out of any situation. Anonymous

- Pin Numbers: if you are forgetful and need reminding of your pin number then make sure you store it in a way that others cannot easily work out, perhaps disguised as a number on your mobile phone. Anonymous

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