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Abroad and asked "pay in pounds or local currency?" Here is the answer

Card machines and cash machines abroad often offer to charge you in pounds. It sounds helpful, but it usually costs more. Here is why, and how to avoid unnecessary fees on holiday.

21 October 2026 · 3 min read

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