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Congratulations to our Goodwood ticket winner

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Congratulations to Mike, our lucky competition winner, who won 2 VIP tickets to Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard®. Mike was one of many FairFX customers that entered the competition by ordering a new FairFX Card or by referring a friend to FairFX. He got to enjoy a day at one of the biggest highlights of the motorsport calendar. The tickets didn’t just get him into the hottest motorsport festival of the year, it also gave him access to the exquisite Goodwood House, access to the viewing balcony for a prime view of the famous Hill Climb and the […]

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Ted’s Smart Travel Notebook: Baku 🇦🇿

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FairFX is an official sponsor of Sky Sports F1® for the 2017 Formula 1 season, which means we’ll be running some great competitions throughout the season and our blog will feature lots of exciting travel tips, videos and behind the scenes insights. Head to our Sky Sports F1® hub to see the latest videos and tips >> Sky Sports F1® heads to Formula 1’s newest racing venue this weekend, the street circuit of Baku, Azerbaijan. Perched on the Caspian Sea, Baku is the ultimate ‘east meets west’ city with a European and Middle Eastern influence on food and architecture. At […]

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Ted’s Smart Travel Notebook: Montreal 🇨🇦

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FairFX is an official sponsor of Sky Sports F1® for the 2017 Formula 1 season, which means we’ll be running some great competitions throughout the season and our blog will feature lots of exciting travel tips, videos and behind the scenes insights. Head to our Sky Sports F1® hub to see the latest videos and tips >> Montreal is set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River and named after Mount Royal, the hill at the heart of the city that provides an iconic view. Every area of the city has its own charm with cobbled streets, French colonial […]

Ted’s Smart Travel Notebook: Monaco 🇲🇨

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FairFX is an official sponsor of Sky Sports F1® for the 2017 Formula 1 season, which means we’ll be running some great competitions throughout the season and our blog will feature lots of exciting travel tips, videos and behind the scenes insights. Head to our Sky Sports F1® hub to see the latest videos and tips >> Monaco may only be the second smallest country in the world but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in glamour, stunning sea views and celebrity residents.     Just in time for the Monaco Grand Prix, we’ve teamed up with […]

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Top Southern European city breaks this summer

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As the sun starts to heat up in the south of Europe, we take a look at some of the top city break destinations to take your FairFX Prepaid Mastercard® Euro Card this summer. We’ve picked out some destinations where you can bask in the sunshine and indulge in fantastic food. And to celebrate our sponsorship of Sky Sports F1® this year, you can also watch the season’s hottest motorsport action in some of our top city picks. 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain One of the main attractions of any trip to Southern Europe is a dip in the calm blue waters of […]

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Win 2 x VIP tickets to Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard®

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Order a FairFX Currency Card and win Already have a FairFX Currency Card? Existing customers can enter by referring a friend. Find out more >> To celebrate our sponsorship of Sky Sports F1® this year, one lucky FairFX customer will win 2 VIP tickets to the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard®. The lucky winner and their plus one will enjoy a day at one of the biggest highlights of the motorsport calendar on 1st July 2017. These tickets don’t just get you into the hottest motorsport festival of the year. You’ll get access to the exquisite Goodwood House, […]

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Top European breaks for Easter weekend

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Easter is the perfect excuse for a long weekend (or even a week) away. We’ve picked out some of the best European breaks just a short hop away, where you can relive old favourites or try somewhere new. Get your bags packed, order your FairFX Prepaid Mastercard® or Travel Cash, and spring over to the continent for a fantastic break. Sofia, Bulgaria Sofia is Bulgaria’s pleasingly laid-back capital. Sofia isn’t near the coast or Bulgaria’s ski slopes, so is often overlooked by tourists, but that’s a mistake. Sofia has a lot to offer. It isn’t a sprawling metropolis but is […]

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Melbourne destination guide

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FairFX is an official sponsor of Sky Sports F1® for the 2017 Formula 1 season, which  means we’ll be running some great competitions throughout the season and our blog will feature lots of exciting travel tips, videos and behind the scenes insights.   The season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix™ in Melbourne, so we’re sharing our tips for getting the most out of a trip to coastal capital of Australia’s state of Victoria. If you haven’t already got a trip to Australia planned, we’re sure you’ll be considering it once you’ve read our Melbourne destination guide. With Australia being […]

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The best value destinations for St Patrick’s Day

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Dublin might be the first Irish city that comes to mind when you think of the St Patrick’s Day celebration, but it can mean an expensive trip. A break on St Patrick’s Day weekend in Dublin will cost almost three times more than its cheaper counterpart – Derry-Londonderry. So why not try a different location? There’s plenty of choice across Ireland and Northern Ireland. St Patrick’s Day is a huge event in both countries, with festivities and parades in every town and city.   We’ve compared the cost of a St Patrick’s Day weekend celebration in 9 cities and compiled […]

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Dublin destination guide

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If you’re thinking of a top European city break, there’s little competition to a weekend in Dublin. It is of course a popular destination for celebrating St Patrick’s Day, but the city is also the perfect base to explore the countryside and make a great excuse for a last minute getaway. Check out our Dublin destination guide before you go and if you want to take advantage of the award-winning exchange rates of a FairFX Prepaid Mastercard®, load and spend with your Euro Card. What to see As the home of Guinness, any visit to Dublin wouldn’t be complete without […]

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Seville destination guide

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Considering a trip to the sun-soaked city of Seville? Take a look through our Seville destination guide first for tips on what to see, where to stay and how to take your money further.   At the height of the season this southern Spanish city is draped in sunlight and there are few things finer than walking along the sunny streets of Seville, soaking up the architectural influence from the Romans, Moors and a lavish Renaissance period. Outside of the summer months you’ll find the weather a little cooler but you should still be able to enjoy plenty of rays […]

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Top foodie destinations for a romantic getaway

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What could be more romantic than dining in a beautiful city serving world renowned cuisine? Do something different this year and visit one of these top foodie destinations for a romantic getaway with your partner. Bordeaux, France Bordeaux has undergone a transformation in recent years with much of the city centre being pedestrianised. In the morning, take a stroll through Bordeaux’s charming squares. Sip wine and indulge on oysters at the legendary MarchĂ© Capuçins food market in the afternoon. With the Atlantic Ocean a stone’s throw away, fish and shellfish abound, but Bordeaux is carnivore country and its most celebrated dish […]