Backpackers choosing to save money by buying foreign currency on the internet could also get
online travel insurance before they leave home.
Choosing to buy currency online is more secure and can also offer cheaper rates for cash-strapped travellers, according to FairFX.com.
Using a currency card allows more security overseas when it comes to handling foreign money and it also helps to undercut the cost of buying from airports such as Heathrow, which has recently raised prices on euros.
Stephen Heath, chief executive of FairFX.com, said: "It is much more sensible than loading up on 500 euros at Heathrow airport only to arrive at your destination and get pick-pocketed."
Currency cards have their own Pin like a credit or debit card, resulting in greater peace of mind for travellers who always have the option of buying
gap year travel insurance.
According to Hoseasons, holidays in the eurozone remain expensive, despite an abundance of travel deals designed to lure tourists.
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