People heading over the Channel for a stay in a France holiday cottage should pack plastic as well as euros, it has been suggested.
According to the Post Office Travel Services, travellers should have credit or pre-paid cards in their wallets or purses when they go abroad, so as to "cover all eventualities".
Head of the organisation Sarah Munro explained that cards can help people avoid carrying around large amounts of cash, adding that they are more secure than notes or coins in the event that they get stolen.
However, she noted that currency will still be important, as it is vital for paying for taxis rides or a round of drinks at the bar.
She was commenting after new figures were released by Santander, showing that over half (52 per cent) of Britons travelling abroad use cash as their primary method of payment.
One in five opted for credit cards, while just five per cent favoured traveller”s cheques.
Posted by Daniel Leray
