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Currensea vs Starling Bank: Which travel debit card is best for you? 

If you’re here, chances are you’re looking for a better way to spend abroad—one that doesn’t hit...

The Trouble With Travel - Martyn James

I’ve been a consumer rights journalist and broadcaster for two decades now. But when it comes to...

San Sebastian and Bilbao, a foodie paradise

For the past 23 years I’ve been going away on an annual adventure with my two best friends from...

Three countries, one winter ski trip, one Currensea travel debit card

An award-winning travel writer for National Geographic, The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian,...

Skiing by Train - Abi Butcher

Freelance journalist and travel writer for The Telegraph, National Geographic Travel UK and other...

6 ways to save money when you’re travelling solo

A travel writer and broadcaster who has written for The Times, Vogue, The Guardian and many others....

Winter sun or a snow holiday? My packing list stays the same

Travel writer Joanna Booth is a Currensea card convert. Joanna writes for The Telegraph, The Times,...

A trip to Verbier using a Currensea travel debit card

Robin McKelvie, a travel writer, author and broadcaster, who has written for most UK national...

Cruising with Currensea - By Louise Roddon review

Louise Roddon, an award-winning travel writer for The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The...

5 money mistakes to avoid on holiday

By Lottie Gross, a travel writer who has written for the likes of The Telegraph, The Times, The...

A life on the road (without a single foreign transaction charge)

Why do we travel? It’s a simple enough question which yields myriad answers. But whether a trip is...

5 ways to save money on your next holiday abroad

Cathy Toogood, travel journalist for the likes of The Times, The Telegraph and Independent. With UK...

What is an exchange rate markup?

You’ve booked your hotel and flights and now face the daunting task of working out which travel...

Currensea launches new charity partnership

Currensea's new charity debit card allows cardholders to automatically donate with each transaction...

Where can you actually go on holiday?

How to boost your Avios by spending abroad with a Currensea travel debit card

If you’re an avid Avios collector, spending abroad with your BA American Express card is your first...

Remaining seven countries now removed from the red list

As of 4 am on the 1st of November, all countries are removed from the travel red list, reports...

Countries and territories with approved proof of vaccination

This list can help you determine whether or not you qualify as fully vaccinated when travelling to...

Direct debit travel card, Currensea, now even greener

Does the latest travel update affect the tests you need to fly?

Understanding the different testing and quarantine and testing requirements can be a bit of a...