Stop Hidden Fees on Your Trip | Leicester News

Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Travelers are spending way more than they expect—often over £100 extra per trip—thanks to sneaky hidden fees like currency conversion and roaming charges. Most are now ditching credit cards in favor of cash or debit to dodge surprises, and nearly half are using debit cards specifically to avoid those costly fees. Shockingly, a third of travelers don’t realize paying in pounds abroad actually costs them more. One bank is helping by removing foreign exchange fees on debit card use. The big tip? Always choose to pay in local currency at ATMs or card machines—it’s cheaper and smarter for your…