The Best Ways To Keep Your Money Safe Whilst Travelling




Travel Security Products

You must make sure you always have access to money overseas, and the best way to do that is by keeping your cash, ATM cards or travellers cheques safe with travel security products. The most popular are travel money belts, combination padlocks, security cable locks, and mesh security products. Be sure to plan ahead and purchase these products before leaving home.




A small supply of local currency is important to have when you arrive in a new country. You will be able to pay for transport to your accommodation, and also buy something to eat. If you are travelling in a third world country always pay for items and bargain for items in the local currency. You are less likely to be ripped off!

Credit Cards

A credit card should only be used as a back-up option to access your money when travelling.You will get charged large transaction fees to withdraw money in another currency. If your credit card gets stolen, your details could be used to steal your money and essentially ruin your vacation.



Travellers Cheques

Travellers cheques are not very popular any more with any traveller. They cost you to make and they cost you to access your money. Often banks will give you a worse exchange rate when converting you travellers cheques. Using an ATM is a lot easier now that they have become universal.

On the upside, if yo lose your travellers cheques, you may be able to contact the nearest office of the issuing authority with the numbers on your unredeemed cheques to get them replaced.


You can find an ATM just about anywhere now. They are by far the most convenient way to access your money when you are travelling. You must make sure your ATM card is authorised for use overseas before you go.


Cash Passport Cards

These are becoming a very popular option now with many travellers. You buy this card before you leave home, and place your funds on it, but in the currency of the country you are travelling to. The most popular currency cards are US dollars, UK pounds, and Euros.


What should you do?


What not to do?


Do not give your credit card details to anyone.


A team of four dedicated and experienced travellers have come together to form Trusty Travel Tips. We provide great travel tips and advice on planning your adventure, what to pack, how to pack and what to expect when travelling on the road.

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