Martin Lewis reveals his top tricks for British who travel abroad this summer – including where to never get your money out

Martin Lewis Has warned British about the financial precautions before you go abroad this summer.

The money -saving expert, 53, spoke about the summer special of his live money show ITV Tonight, that was filmed in Aerospace Bristol.

During the episode, Martin revealed his top tricks to lower the costs and the hassle of Summer Evenes this year, including the ‘things to do now to help when you go’.

After receiving a question from the public, the financial guru unveiled the best practices to assume when it comes to paying items abroad.

When he released physical money before he left, Martin advised to go on a British travel website to find out which of the agencies gives you the best rate.

However, he insisted on viewers to never get money at the airport – because here gets the worst deal.

“Never get it at the airport,” Martin emphasized.

And with regard to the release of cash during vacation, he only said to visit an overseas agency De Change if you know there is a good rate.

Martin also discussed the age -old debate to pay in pounds or the local currency when paying via card machine during vacation.

After you have asked the audience for a hands shows, he confirmed that you should always select the local currency option while you get ‘horrible rates abroad’.

He said, “If you pay, and you pay in pounds, it’s the card machine or the ATM that makes the conversion and their rates are pants!”

Although card machines will try to pay in pounds, Martin said: “The reason they try to force you and be so aggressive is because it earns them more money, it doesn’t save you money.”

In addition to financial considerations, Martin emphasized the importance of checking your passport in date before you travel.

He also said that 1.8 million EHIC cards will end this year and those who are looking for a new one now need a ghic.

These cards give the holder access to health services abroad for the same price as a local.

However, he said that these should be used in addition to travel insurance, and not as a replacement.

GHIC cards can be obtained for free -although fraudulent websites will often try to succeed ‘fast -track’ deals.

Martin said: ‘You can renew for free. You may never pay for your EHIC or GHIC card. ‘

Often finding the best deals for vacations, especially as a family, will take a little effort.

The founder of Moneysaving Expert said Cancel (if free or cheap) and then booking can sometimes mean that you can end a better value deal.

Moreover, knowing your flight compensation rights can help you recover hundreds of pounds if a payment is needed.

Delays and cancellations that are the fault of the airline can get you back in your pocket.

Last week, Martin shared a little famous tip That could protect the health of tourists this summer – and in the coming years.

Speaking at his Martin Lewis -Podcast, the financial whizz asked how many of us know if the sunscreen we have at the back of our cupboards are still in date.

Sun cream products that are applied to the skin are designed to protect us against the harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, both UVA and UVB – but they have a shelf life.

With a bottle in hand, tThe broadcaster told his audience that there is a very easy way to work out whether you have to pack the sun protection that you have in your case or throw in the trash.

During the podcast he said: ‘Just a quick tip on sunscreen. If you get your sunscreen, turn the bottle over, because at the back you see a POA number. ‘

POA stands for ‘period after opening’ and is usually 12 or 24 months, he explained. It is also often found on make -up products and usually appears as 9m, 12m, 18m or 24m.

Lewis said a simple label could help prevent sunburn, or worse, a future diagnosis of skin cancer.

He said, “[When you open the bottle] Put a small note of the date, write that on the sunscreen and you know that you are trying to use it within a year, whether it is still valid or not. ‘