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5 great value city break destinations

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You’ve slogged through January (and most of February) and the kids are back to school after the February half term, now is the time for the perfect city break. Hotel and flight prices have seen a little dip; restaurants, bars and hotel lounges are suddenly a lot quieter…and a lot more inviting. It’s the perfect time for you and a mate / sibling / partner (take your pick) to take a well-deserved break. And FairFX is here to help. Take a trip to one of these awesome European destinations armed with your FairFX Prepaid Mastercard® and enjoy more of the […]

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Six Nations destination travel guide 2018

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Just in time for the Six Nations rugby, we’ve compiled this useful guide of where to eat, drink and visit when travelling to the host cities. If you’re heading to Ireland, France or Italy, don’t forget to take your Euro Card with you – easily manage your spending money on the go through the FairFX mobile app or website. Make sure to also take out travel insurance and arrange your EHIC before you travel. Already know which city you’ll be visiting? Jump to your preferred destination: ?? Rome, Italy ?? Dublin, Ireland ?? Paris, France ?? Home nations   Eurozone destinations […]

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FairFX Study Abroad Cost Calculator

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The cost for UK students wanting to pursue higher education in Europe is revealed in our comprehensive cost calculator. Analysing the tuition fees and living costs of the European universities that made it into the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, our research reveals the most affordable destinations to study based on tuition fees, living costs and currency rates. The average cost of attending university in the UK is in excess of £18,000 a year, combining average tuition fees of £9,234 and average living costs of £9,526. Top alternative European universities offer a degree at a fraction of the […]

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Where to travel in 2018 – the best value holiday destinations

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Brexit talks caused another up and down year for Sterling in 2017, with many holidaymakers being hit by sudden drops in exchange rates over the summer. But as always, those that plan ahead are able to avoid fluctuations and uncertainty about how far their pound will go abroad. Thinking about currency before you’ve chosen your destination means you can pick a country where the exchange rate is in your favour and accommodation, shopping and dining out will cost you less. Rather than opting for your usual European spots this year, why not tick off some more far-flung destinations or secret […]

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Exclusive Christmas experiences for FairFX customers

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There’s just enough time to tick a few final things off of your Christmas list. So you can still book yourself a little Christmas break, upgrade your existing travel plans or grab some last minute gifts. To take the pressure off you we’ve handpicked some of the best exclusive experiences from Mastercard Priceless® Cities, available to you as a FairFX Prepaid Mastercard® customer.   Luxury stays… Whether you’re squeezing in a break before the big day or planning something special for the New Year, FairFX Mastercard customers can get access to some exclusive hotel stays. Private Spa at the Grand […]

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Congratulations to our £2,000 winner

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Congratulations to Mark, our lucky competition winner, who won £2,000 on his FairFX Card just in time for some Black Friday shopping. Mark was one of many FairFX customers that entered the competition by simply topping up their card on Wednesday 22nd of November or Thursday 23rd of November. Whilst he isn’t sure how he’ll spend the £2,000 just yet, Mark reckons half will probably end up going towards Christmas presents or a winter holiday, and the other half will be saved until next year. Perhaps he’ll take another trip to Hollywood Studios, where he first ventured with his FairFX […]

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Ted’s Smart Travel Notebook: Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪

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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 >> Formula One heads to the United Arab Emirates this weekend for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Whilst it’s the final race of the season and the championship has already been decided, it’s still set to be an exciting race with drivers and teams […]

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Ted’s Smart Travel Notebook: São Paulo 🇧🇷

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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 >> The next stop on Formula One’s tour of Latin America is São Paulo, Brazil. Greater São Paulo has an estimated population of 20 million people, making it the third-largest metropolis on earth. That might sound like an overwhelming amount of traffic and people […]

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Ted’s Smart Travel Notebook: Mexico City 🇲🇽

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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 >> Formula One heads to Latin America this weekend for the Mexican Grand Prix, and with Lewis Hamilton within touching distance of the championship win there’s likely to be an extra buzz in Mexico City this weekend. Whether you’re an F1 fan or not […]

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Ted’s Smart Travel Notebook: Austin 🇺🇸

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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 >> Austin, Texas hosts this weekend’s Formula One Grand Prix. As the teams head to the Lone Star State, we catch up with Ted Kravitz of Sky Sports F1® again for another instalment of his Smart Travel Notebook. In this installment, Ted walks the […]

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5 Thanksgiving traditions to see and taste

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Thanksgiving Day falls on November 23rd this year (the fourth Thursday in November) and is the day that traditionally kicks off the ‘holiday season’ in the United States. Thanksgiving Day can be traced all the way back to 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts and it has picked up quite a few traditions over the years. If you’re thinking of visiting America this autumn, here’s 5 things to see and taste on your trip. 1. Turkey (or turducken) Turkey is the most common choice of roast bird when it comes to Christmas Day in the UK but in the USA, turkey is […]

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Ted’s Smart Travel Notebook: Suzuka 🇯🇵

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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 >> It’s another weekend of racing in Asia as Formula One heads to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix. We’ve teamed up with Ted Kravitz of Sky Sports F1® again for another instalment of his Smart Travel Notebook. In this edition Ted is outside […]