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The holiday season is in full swing, and there is nothing Brits love more than jetting off abroad for a bit of R&R. While many have travelled to Germany to cheer on England in the Euros, destinations like France, Spain, and Italy remain firm favourites. However, as much as we love a foreign getaway, one question always causes a headache - what's the best way to get hold of foreign currency? It might not be the most exciting topic, but one money guru has warned that you could end up shelling out a staggering 20 per cent more than necessary on foreign currency.

Appearing on BBC's Morning Live, Matt Allwright shared his top tips on how to ensure you are getting the best deal when it comes to foreign currency - and how to avoid being stung by your bank or card provider. "What we do know is that the way you withdraw money and spend overseas can make a huge difference. Some methods are far more cost-effective than others.



You can save 20 per cent if you do it the right way rather than the wrong way," he advised. "My top pick is a pre-paid travel card. This is something that typically doesn't require stringent credit checks, you can keep it in your pocket, it arrives at your door within a week or so, and you can regularly top it up with cash using the app on your phone in the currency of your choice, then use it just like your debit card.

"The beauty of it is it helps you budget. You can load it up every few days and see how much you are spending. Everybody thinks holiday money is f.

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