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Understanding using credit cards abroad
Before you travel
- Let us know that you're going away by registering your travel plans.
- Take control of your spending by using our budgeting tools to set credit limits, lock or unlock certain transaction types and set a daily or monthly budget.
- Use our card currency calculator to get a clearer picture of what exchange rates and charges you could pay when using each of our credit cards abroad
- Make sure that you know your pin number.
- You can set up and use your credit card on Apple or Google pay.
Whilst you're away
- Some of our credit cards offer 0% foreign transaction fees, helping you to save money when spending abroad
- Have peace of mind knowing that the exchange rates you get are passed on from Mastercard®, with no added fees
- Get alerts if we spot anything odd or unusual on your account
- Switch on spending notifications to help you keep on top of your spending
When you're back
- Pay your credit card from any major UK bank using Payit in our mobile app
- You can apply for an instalment plan on eligible purchases to manage the interest repayments on your spending
- If your holiday company goes into administration or your holiday isn't as described, and you can't reach an agreement with the retailer, you can raise a dispute to try and get your money back
Our credit card range
We support all our customers with managing their spending abroad. Which credit card is best for you will depend on how you plan to use it.
Eligibility applies. Over 18s only.