1 – If you’re worried about travelling to a place that doesn’t have the best reputation for pickpockets and the like, then taking a mixture of cash and prepaid card will set you at ease. If you do lose your cash the card is always there. Even if that goes missing, you should be able to contact the issuer who can provide alternative means to access your cash.

2 – Order with enough time to spare. We see many of our customers anxiously waiting at the door for the delivery of the money on the day they are actually travelling. Whilst we all let things slip until the last minute, you really don’t want to have your money still at home as you set off to the airport. This ends up with you paying twice and much more expensively at an airport bureau.

3 – We always try to give you a mix of notes with your travel cash but if you have any specific requests just get in touch with us and we’ll do our very best to make sure you get what you need.

4 – Our rates are our rates. We are very very competitive therefore the rates we offer on our travel cash are absolute, there is no room for going better. We always offer the best rate we possibly can and make sure that it’s giving you the best deal we can.

5 – Lots of people don’t realise they can sell their unused currency back to us. We can’t buy it back at the same rate that you bought it – that all depends on the market at the time you want to sell it but we till give you the best deal we possibly can. After all, we want you to come back and use us again next time.

6 – Be sure to check any country-specific requirements around currency before you go. Some countries that use the dollar don’t accept certain notes or denominations. We can advise the best we can but be sure to check.

7 – If you’re buying a property abroad you will usually need to transfer funds abroad for the transaction. Because of our nimble setup, we can offer bank beating rates on international money transfers too. Call our team who will give you a great quote within minutes.

8 – If a note if ripped slightly or has marks it is still completely legal and usable. It is, of course, the choice of a retailer in each country if they wish to accept it however. Whilst we never give notes that don’t conform to legal standards, there may be occasions where they aren’t in brand new condition. If you want to swap them get in touch with us.

9 – Become a student of the markets. The best way to get the best rate is to keep your eye on the forex market and political events. Whilst there is never any guarantee which way a currency will move and over what time, you can save yourself a few quid just by buying at the right time.

10 – Try to spend any coins you have whilst still travelling. Once they are brought back with you it’s very difficult to get them changed up again without it being very expensive. 

With ice and snow warnings dominating the UK headlines this week, anyone could be forgiven for thinking about booking a last minute get-away to somewhere a bit warmer.

The Caribbean is always a guarantee for warm weather throughout the year and has been a popular holiday destination for us Brits for a long time and with good reason. With a host of tropical golden beaches, good food, drinks and enough of a good vibe culture to supply the whole planet, the Caribbean islands are a great choice for a winter escape.

Take Trinidad & Tobago as a fine example. This February they are once again celebrating their world-famous annual carnival. Hosted in the Port of Spain area in Trinidad, the carnival is a tropical bonanza, full of colour, music, wild costumes and everything in between. Brazil’s carnivals may take all the attention, but Trinidad’s should not be dismissed easily. In fact, such is its global influence and appeal, it is noted as being the main inspiration for London’s Notting Hill Carnival.

After the partying, you can then retreat to one of Trinidad & Tobago’s famous beach resorts, such as Maracas Bay, with its incredible tropical rainforest backdrop.

Buy your currency now, using our Home or Office Delivery service to guarantee the best rates in the UK.