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New guide given to customers using cards abroad
With the holiday season fast approaching, consumers are being given tips and information on using their cards when holidaying overseas.
The guide, published by ABTA, the travel association and the UK Cards Association is available online.
Figures from the UK Cards Association show that UK cards were used more than ten times every second in overseas transactions last year.
Last year, Britons used their plastic for £27.8 billion worth of overseas transactions - £19.9 billion on credit and debit card purchases and £7.9 billion on cash taken out of cash machines.
Sandra Quinn, director of communications at APACS, warned that card criminals target relaxed holidaymakers, and also warned: "Everyone should be aware that there may be fees or costs connected with using your card in a foreign cash machine or shop."
Casia Zajac, ABTA head of communications, said: "Paying with plastic continues to be an increasingly popular choice. The advice in this guide provides holidaymakers and business travellers with useful information that can help ensure a safe and stress-free time overseas."
An article in the Independent suggested last week that prepaid credit cards would stop holidaymakers being tempted to spend more than they have while abroad, and that a thief would only be able to spend the money on the card.