(PRWeb UK) July 4, 2010

Recent research has revealed that UK holidaymakers are among the most frugal in Europe. For those savvy travellers wanting to make the most of their holiday spending money Post Office Travel Money is providing tips for cash-conscious UK holidaymakers on the best ways of securing and saving on their foreign currency in order to help make their travel money go even further.

According to the study , UK travellers spend less travel money on a daily basis than many of their European counterparts. Post Office Travel Money is advising UK travellers to ensure they research their travel money options before going on holiday, in order to make the most of their foreign currency while they are away. For example, the Post Office warns travellers that withdrawing foreign currency from overseas ATMs could leave them significantly out of pocket as a result of additional fees cash withdrawal and commission fees charged on transactions.

Post Office Travel Money also encourages holidaymakers to ensure they have the right travel money mix before going abroad. All travel money options from carrying cash to travellers’ cheques offer different benefits and should be researched carefully before travel.

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