Timeshare Owners Advised to Use Cash and Cards When Abroad as 52% of Britons Use Cash as Primary Payment Method

Timeshare owners heading abroad have been advised to take both cash and plastic with them.

Sarah Munro, head of Post Office Travel Services, explained that carrying cash around will help with things like paying for taxis and drinks, while in many destinations it will be needed to buy goods.

Credit cards and pre-paid cards are great for those who are worried about the security dangers of carrying cash around, Ms Munro said.

Pre-paid cards can be used at ATMs as well as in shops, restaurants and bars, making them ideal for timeshare owners looking for some flexibility in their holiday finances, she commented.

For those timeshare owners wanting to use credit cards, Post Office Travel Services recommend that they save money by choosing a product which does not charge any commission for overseas usage, Ms Munro added.

Research from Santander recently indicated that 52 per cent of all Britons travelling abroad took cash as their primary payment method in 2009.