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ITALIANS are spoiled when it comes to their football presenters.
And they don’t come any more beautiful than DAZN host Eleonora Incardona.
The pretty brunette regularly turns heads when she’s reporting on the touchline at stadiums including the San Siro in Milan and the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
It’s led to admirers hailing her as the “next Diletta Leotta” as the 34-year-old continues to grow her fanbase.
On Instagram she has over one million followers who stay tuned to her glam life on and off the pitch.
That includes dating Italian international Samuele Ricci, who stars for Torino.
SunSport invites you to get to know a bit more about Eleonora in case you haven’t been tuning into Serie A (until now).
Eleonora hails from Sicily, where inhabitants are considered hot-blooded by their fellow Italians.
But it’s the gorgeous former model who stirs emotions.
She graduated in law and appeared destined for a life in the courtroom.
However, in 2010 she appeared in the Miss Italia competition and it changed her life forever.
She scored modelling gigs and it appeared her life was set as an influencer.
However, her calling with presenting came when Sportitalia offered her a job in her homeland.
Last year, DAZN brought her into the mainstream when she began hosting their Giro d’Italia coverage.
But it was no surprise that the streaming giant encouraged her to try her hand at football.
Earlier this month, DAZN’s viewers were treated to Eleonora’s talents.
She stepped in for Diletta Leotta to present the channel’s coverage of Juventus against Inter Milan.
Comments online called her “the new Diletta” – with some even suggesting she could replace the regular host.
Most recently, she spoke about football being her real passion.
She told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “The stadium is something special for me.
“The opportunity to be close to the action, to study the details, to understand what is happening by listening to the voices of the protagonists, gives something extra that is difficult to explain.
“Obviously, I cannot forget the first matches I saw live in Catania.”
It’s not just Eleonora’s professional life that is thriving.
She is currently in a romance with Italian international midfielder Ricci.
They went public with their relationship on Instagram in 2024.
Astonishingly, Eleonora was engaged to Diletta Leotta’s stepbrother Mirko Manolo before she met Ricci.
She revealed in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport: “I am very happy with him. I met him in one of the most complicated periods of my life.
“I was only thinking about work to distract myself from everything else. And instead I met a wonderful person, with sound principles and strong values.”
KATIE Price is in talks with a telly legend to record her own BBC documentary, The Sun can exclusively reveal.
The former glamour model, 46, has met with Louis Theroux‘s production company to discuss a potential new show.
Katie is keen for fans to see ‘every side of her’ and believes BAFTA-winning Louis is the man to make it happen.
Louis recently produced Boybands Forever, which starred members of heartthrob bands including Take That, East 17, 911 and Westlife.
The BBC2 series looked at the 90s bands’ rise to fame and the struggles some of the stars found themselves facing after hitting the big time.
Katie is keen to work with Louis as she believes he could be the man behind her own tell-all.
A source tells The Sun: “Katie has had meetings with Louis’ production company about doing a BBC documentary about her life.
“She has appeared on Louis’ podcast and really impressed him, he finds her fascinating and believes the public haven’t seen every side of her.
“No deal has been officially signed yet but Katie has told pals she’s really keen for it all to come off.”
Katie is no stranger to the small screen, having both fronted and appeared in a long list of telly shows over the years.
She also appeared on The Louis Theroux Podcast last October and spoke to Louis about her love life and cosmetic surgery.
More recently, she appeared in her own hard-hitting documentary about her IVF journey.
The Channel 4 show, called Katie Price: Making Babies, was filmed when the mum-of-five was still engaged to her now-ex fiance Carl Woods.
Scenes tackled the heart-wrenching moment Katie discovered her IVF hadn’t worked – meaning she wasn’t pregnant – as well as the pair’s painful relationship split.
Last month, fresh off the back of the documentary finally airing in the UK, Katie hinted at a forthcoming project with documentary kingpin Louis.
Katie attended The Gossies 2025 in Dublin, Ireland, and was asked: “Have you been approached for more reality shows recently?”
She replied: “The thing is, I always say, I don’t need to do other people’s reality shows because I have my own.
“So watch this space for this year.”
Katie has starred in plenty of her own shows about her life in the spotlight and relationships.
Katie is no stranger to TV and has starred in countless shows over the years. Here, we look back at the ones she has fronted.
2002: Katie Price launched her TV career with a documentary called Jordan: The Truth About Me.
2004: Katie’s show, directed by film maker Richard Macer, was followed up with Jordan: The Model Mum and Jordan: You Don’t Even Know Me. In the same year, she appeared in Jordan Gets Even. In this show, she underwent a dramatic transformation with special effects to try and fool her family.
2004: When Jordan Met Peter. Katie appeared in the first of many series’ with Peter Andre following their whirlwind romance in I’m A Celebrity Get Met Out Of Here.
2005: Jordan & Peter: Laid Bare, Jordan & Peter: Marriage and Mayhem.
2007: Katie & Peter: The Next Chapter, Katie & Peter: The Baby Diaries, Katie & Peter: Unleashed.
2008: Katie & Peter: Down Under, Katie & Peter: African Adventures.
2009: Katie & Peter: Stateside.
2009- 2011: What Katie Did Next .
2021: Katie Price: Harvey and Me.
2022: Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next.
2022- 2023: Katie Price’s Mucky Mansion.
2025: Katie Price: Making Babies.
She first dipped her toe into the world of documentaries in 2002, with Jordan: The Truth About Me.
This was followed up with another two stand-alone shows, before she moved on to the Katie & Peter franchise, which came during her marriage to Peter Andre.
More recently, Katie has fronted two documentaries for the BBC about life with her disabled son Harvey, 22.
Last year, she confirmed the BBC want to film a third instalment with the mother and son.
Katie even starred in her own series as she attempted to renovate her Mucky Mansion.
The star has now lost possession of the dilapidated property following her two bankruptcies, putting an end to the series.
VOLODYMYR Zelensky has warned that Vladimir Putin is eyeing five other European countries for invasion.
The Ukrainian has suggested at a press conference marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion that if despot Vlad isn’t stopped five European nations will be on his mind.
In particular, the five countries Zelensky has warned about are Eastern European states that all have “Russian roots”, Russian populations, or were part of the Soviet Union or its sphere.
He said Putin could use those populations as a pretext for invasion – like he had with Crimea.
Zelensky named Poland, Slovakia, Latvia, Estonia, and Moldova as those nations potentially being eyed by the Russian.
He said: “When you have Russian speaking people, or their roots, or their families… it’s our history… then you are at risk.
“At the very beginning, they said that they are not occupying our territories… that they are defending Russian-speaking people.
“If we will fall down… I think all such countries who I mentioned have this risk because of Russian policy, because their view of the Russian world.”
Latvia, Estonia, Moldova, and parts of Poland were all within the Russian Empire – while Latvia, Estonia, and Moldova were in the Soviet Union.
Slovakia, meanwhile, was a communist country in the Warsaw Pact and its people are ethnically Slavic like Russians.
Russia has long seen itself as the protector of Slavic peoples – while Putin has explicitly said he wants to rebuild the Russian Empire.
Ukraine now has the largest and most experience army in Europe with a million troops under arms.
As of September, Putin ordered the size of the Russian armed forces to be expanded to 2.4million people it is currently thought to be around 1.5million.
But, what could hamper any potential Russian invasion of a European nation is four of the five countries Putin mentioned are in Nato while the other, Moldova, has defence deals with the EU.
Secondly, Putin’s army has had tens of thousands of tanks and armoured vehicles destroyed by Ukraine.
The country has also pioneered the use of drone technology.
Poland, Slovakia, Latvia, Estonia, and Moldova would all be able to learn from Ukraine and stand up to a much larger force.
Zelensky’s comments come during a meeting with world leaders on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of his country.
Some 30 have even gone to Kyiv, like EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and even Boris Johnson.
Zelensky said: “Nobody in the world believes the Russian lies about our country and our people, even those who became Russia’s ally.
“Russia’s strategic target is Europe, the European way of life and the future of Europe.
“And the future of Europe cannot be decided without Europe.”
Trudeau addressed President Zelensky, praising his remarkable personal bravery, resilience, and resolve.
He said: “You continue to inspire me and tens of millions of my fellow citizens back home in Canada.”
Sir Keir Starmer has, meanwhile, announced a tranche of new sanction against Russia’s elite as he wants to force Putin into making concessions during peace negotiations.
Zelensky hailed Ukrainians for their “bravery and sacrifice” in an emotional video tribute to his nation on Monday morning.
The valiant leader shared a patriotic clip of his courageous soldiers fighting the invading Russians and civilians pulling together to mark the third anniversary of the invasion.
Set to stirring music, Zelensky shared footage of fearless Ukrainian troops fighting over the course of the three years and thanked them.
The clip also shows civilians protesting against Russia, doctors in surgery, and firefighters in bombed-out buildings.
Zelensky’s touching clip comes after he said he would step down as his country’s leader in exchange for peace or Nato membership.
US President Donald Trump slammed Zelensky for being a “dictator” and that he wasn’t important enough to attend peace negotiations.
The hard-nosed negotiating strategy has thrown Europe into crisis as the continent realises it can’t rely on the US to defend it from Russia.
Trump has demanded £400bn for “equalisation”, the US Congress thinks the US has only backed Ukraine with up to £137bn.
The dispute over the deal has led to a feud between the leaders with Trump slamming Zelensky as a “dictator” and sidelined him by starting peace discussions with Russia.
Trump also said the leader of Ukraine was “not very important” to be in meetings about peace – despite Ukraine having been invaded.
Zelensky shouted at Trump’s envoy in a blast so furious it left the official trembling and could be heard through a door, a report claims.
An “angry” Zelensky blasted US treasury secretary Scott Bessent in a closed-door meeting about the deal in Kyiv on February 12, the Financial Times reports.
The envoy had demanded brave Zelensky sign over much of his country’s wealth then and there.
But Zelensky’s gravelly, enraged voice could be heard through the gilded doors the meeting was held behind as he shot back.
Names have begun to emerge as to who could replace Zelensky if he were to resign.
Valery Zaluzhny – The Iron General
Zaluzhny led the defence of Kyiv at the start of the war when Russia sent its special forces to their death at Hostomel Airport. Russia then tried to take Kyiv from the north by sending an Army from Belarus.
But the Iron General Zeluzhny is known for thinking outside of the box and has built a cult status in Ukraine.
He is currently the country’s ambassador to London.
Vitali Klitschko – The Champion Boxer
Klitschko is currently mayor of Kyiv and, standing at 6ft 7in, the former world boxing champion would be a heavyweight contender.
The boxer has led the city through daily bombardments by Russian drones and has become a powerful symbol of the city’s defence joining the territorial defence forces.
Like Zelensky, Klitschko would be a strong pro-European leader that Vladimir Putin would hate.
Viktor Medvedchuk – Putin’s Man
Ukrainian oligarch Medvedchuk is the godfather to Putin’s youngest daughter.
He was an important interlocutor between Moscow and Kyiv and backs a pro-Russian political party with several television stations he owns.
In 2021, he was arrested on suspicion of supporting Russian separatists – with the oligarch denying any wrongdoing.
The move is said to have infuriated Putin and was seen as one of the possible reasons he launched his invasion.
A BREATHTAKING Scottish beach with incredible dunes and gorgeous sunsets has been named among the best to visit across the UK during the winter.
There are several wonderful beaches across Scotland that are famed for their crystal clear waters and white Caribbean sands.
So it’s no wonder that many receive nationwide attention for their beauty.
And now a recent study has revealed that one has been ranked among the top eleven coastal locations across Britain during the colder months.
Many of us still love to visit locations where there is beautiful scenery even when it’s cold outside.
And a trip to the beach can be mesmerising in the winter when it’s quieter and the sun sets earlier.
So in a bid to help, experts at Country Living compiled the list by considering locations with silky soft sand, stunning landscapes and crashing waves.
They also looked at where has the best places to stay nearby for a weekend break.
The UK’s beaches boast another level of stirring beauty in winter… the off-season months are a great opportunity to get coast all to yourself
Experts at Country Living
The travel experts say: “The UK’s beaches boast another level of stirring beauty in winter – not to mention the fact the off-season months are a great opportunity to get the wild and wind-beaten coast all to yourself.
“But where are Britain’s best winter beaches for a wave-crashingly scenic escape?
“Turn your collars up to the wind, wrap up warm and explore silky sands, rugged coastlines, clifftop views, wildlife-rich rock pools and picturesque coastal paths – all with the added drama and atmospheric beauty of unpredictable weather.
“There’s also nothing like the promise of a post-walk local ale or warming hot chocolate at a cosy old pub to enhance the trip.”
And coming in at number ten on the rankings is Machir Bay in Islay, near the small community at Kilchoman.
It is a stunning two-mile stretch of soft sand surrounded by dunes that is popular with tourists and locals alike for its gorgeous sunsets.
Describing the beach, Country Living says: “Head to Scotland’s whisky island for a winter-warming break with a difference.
“Islay boasts no less than nine distilleries to warm your cockles after a stroll on the breathtakingly beautiful beach at Machir Bay.
“Enjoy windswept walks on the dune-backed fine sand and clifftop nature reserves before thawing out with a wee dram in front of a roaring fire. Ferries run from Oban or Kennacraig.”
For a place nearby to stay for a weekend break, the experts suggest visiting Machrie Hotel & Golf Links.
They said that the hotel is “a great blend of country-contemporary and cosy accommodation.”
It’s not the first time that Machir Bay has been singled out for being among the best beaches in the UK.
HERE is the full list of the top 11 best winter beaches across the UK.
Experts at Condé Nast Traveler hailed it for being among the 56 best coastal spots in Britain in a recent study.
They looked at the best sandy spots as well as where there was the clearest water to compile their list.
Condé Nast Traveler experts said: “Islay, known as ‘Queen of the Hebrides,’ is famous for its single malt whisky (there are eight distilleries on the tiny isle); but it’s also outlined by 130 miles of rambling coastline.
“Take a walk along the green, boggy flatlands, pass the iconic stone Celtic Cross of Kilchoman and you’ll come to Machir, one of the fairest stretches of sand of them all.
“It’s got a simple but perennially pleasing beauty: more than a mile of white-sand shoreline and a well-deserved reputation for stunning sunsets.
“Hike down to the south end and you’ll also come across a crumbling Iron Age fort hidden amongst the coastal crags.”
MEDIK8 has earned its spot as one of the best-loved luxury skincare brands on the market.
Using science to back up its claims, Medik8’s products have secured a cult following that include celebrities and dermatologists, and I can confirm its latest release is a game-changer.
Medik8’s Liquid Peptides Advanced MP launched in January, as an anti-ageing serum that uses patented Mini Proteins to minimise fine lines and wrinkles.
The brand doesn’t hold back on the bold claims, stating proven results in as little as 10 minutes.
I have several of Medik8’s products already in my skincare routine, so I was eager to try the brand’s latest innovation.
Retailing for £79, it’s definitely not the cheapest, but is it worth the price tag?
Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP, £79
The second in line of Medik8’s Liquid Peptides Serums, the product is designed to offer a “filler-like effect with ease”.
While the brand’s original Liquid Peptides Serum works to combat early signs of ageing, the Advanced version has upped the ante by tackling even deep-set wrinkles.
The Advanced AP serum also includes 13 age-defying peptides (the original used 10), and it uses the world’s first Mini-Proteins.
What is the science behind it?
Botox is a protein, which needs to be injected into the skin due to its larger size.
Medik8’s Mini Proteins are small enough to penetrate the skin without injecting, targeting the formation of wrinkles at the foundation.
The Expression Line Mini Protein helps to relax expression lines, while the Growth Factor Mini Protein works to support collagen and hyaluronic acid levels to leave the skin looking smoother and firmer.
It’s recommended the serum is applied after cleansing and before any other products (including retinol).
First impressions, I was pleasantly surprised at how the serum glided across the skin without feeling heavy or sticky.
My dry skin doesn’t usually respond well when I apply serums before my make-up, but as the lightweight texture absorbs so quickly, I had no issues with using it in the AM and PM.
I’ve now been using the Advanced Peptides Serum for almost four weeks, and I can definitely see results.
While I don’t have deep-set wrinkles, I do have fine lines on my forehead which look noticeably less visible.
I can’t say I noticed changes after 10 minutes, but after a few uses my skin was looking brighter.
The serum has also made a huge difference to the pores on my forehead, and I hadn’t even noticed how much they had shrunk until comparing the before an after photos.
Medik8’s latest innovation doesn’t come cheap, but it’s definitely worth it if you’re looking for a product that actually works to minimise pores and smooth fine lines – that doesn’t involve a needle.
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FASHION fans should head down to Debenhams pronto as the sale has just become even bigger.
There’s now up to 75% off thousands of products, with an extra 25% discount on many. What’s more, there’s currently free next day and express delivery!
Debenhams sale
Simply add the code FREEDEL at checkout to benefit.
Discover masses of great discounts across the Debenhams website with unmissable brands for men and women, as well as beauty and home deals too.
Whether you’re a Wallis woman, go crazy for Boohoo or simply love Dorothy Perkins you’re in luck as many brands are offering their own deals within the sale.
There’s also discount codes available on certain products saving you even more cash, such as EXTRA20 for an additional 20% off and BEAUTY5, which will get you another 5% off selected beauty and skincare.
Browse the sale to find impressive savings on everything from womenswear and watches to soft furnishings and humidifiers.
The event also includes discounts from big-name brands such as Gucci, Michael Kors, and Moschino.
Read on for our pick of the Debenhams’ sale.
Coast Floral Frill Detail Fitted Maxi Dress, £59.50 (was £119)
This gorgeous maxi dress is perfect for a spring wedding or other formal event as the weather warms up.
The frill detail of the dress is echoed in the flutter sleeves, which is made all the more dreamy by the floaty chiffon fabric.
A V-neck at the front is dipped at the back, with more of the delicate frill accents.
Team with strappy sandals or kitten heels for an evening do and add a wrap if the weather turns cold.
Osprey London The Levisham Leather Crossbody Bag, £95 (was £165)
Osprey is an iconic brand and now’s your change to get hold of this designer bag with over 40% off.
The Levisham Crossbody bag is crafted in real leather and available in black or blue, with silver zips and accents.
There’s two pockets on the front, one on the back and a further zipped pocket inside.
It measures 29 x 32.5 x 10 cm.
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau De Toilette Summer Vibes, £38.50 (was £77)
Add a spritz of this eau de toilette and think of summer holidays to come.
The light scent is spiced by Calabrian bergamot and complemented by heart notes of peach fruit.
Bass notes of Cedarwood leave a lasting, sultry fragrance.
Living and Home Multi-Functional Bamboo Garment Clothes Rack, £40 (was £139)
If you’re short on closet space then this wooden rack is affordable and looks a lot better than other temporary wardrobes we’ve seen.
It’s made from bamboo and features two long shelves on the main section as well as five smaller shelves at the side and a hanging rail.
There’s even a hook on each side – perfect for hanging hats and scarves.
It measures 130cm W x 40cm D x 140cm H.
Dreamscene Spring Blossoms Print Duvet Cover with Pillowcase, from £13.99 (was £23.99)
Bring a touch of spring into your bedroom with this blossom duvet cover and matching pillowcase.
It’s available in yellow or light pink, with a smaller print on the back so you can reverse the design for a whole new look.
There’s one pillowcase with the single size and two with the double, king and super king versions.
The easy care fabric is 50% cotton and 50% polyester.
French Connection Cotton Slim Fit Stretch Jeans, £30 (were £60)
This classic five-pocket design never goes out of fashion.
The slim fit is flattering yet comfortable at the same time, thanks to the addition of elastane.
Suitable for year-round wear, these jeans are a wardrobe staple.
Debenhams extra discount codes are:
As far as we can see, there’s no end date for the current Debenhams sale so we’re guessing it will go on for a few weeks yet.
However, if you want to take advantage of the extra discounts you better be quick as there’s times on the retailer’s website that state the extra 5% off beauty and extra 20% off fashion finish tomorrow.
Yes, any items bought in the sale can be returned withing 28 days for a refund.
However there are exceptions. The retailer will not accept returns on beauty, skincare, pierced jewellery, vitamins and other supplements if the product seal has been broken.
Swimwear and lingerie will only be accepted for refund if the hygiene seals have not been removed.
Shoes and clothing should be returned unworn with all labels still attached.
While homewares, bedding and computer software must all be in their original packaging and unopened.
Personalised items cannot be returned for refund.
DONALD Trump has met with his old pal French President Macron after he vowed to show Europe and the UK are “united” in support for Ukraine.
The Republican welcomed Macron to the White House for talks on Monday as uncertainty looms about the future of transatlantic relations.
The pair had started the day participating in a virtual meeting with other leaders of the Group of Seven economies – holding crunch talks about the war.
It comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Macron agreed to both discuss showing “united leadership in support of Ukraine.”
Both Starmer and Macron went over Russia‘s “barbaric full-scale invasion” and there were reportedly talks of placing Ukraine in the centre of negotiations.
Starmer shared his commitment to support Ukraine and it was said the UK and Europe must be united against “Russian aggression.”
A press release posted on Gov.uk revealed more discussions in the US would take place within the coming week.
A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister spoke with President Macron this afternoon.
“They began by discussing the third anniversary of Russia‘s barbaric full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which is a stark reminder that we must all work together to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position at this crucial moment for global security.
“The Prime Minister repeated the UK’s steadfast commitment to support Ukraine for as long as needed and reiterated the importance of Ukraine being at the centre of any negotiations to end the conflict.”
Europe and the UK were said to be looking to scale up to meet security needs, exhibiting further support for Ukraine.
The spokesperson continued: “The UK and Europe must continue stepping up to meet their security needs and show united leadership in support of Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, which they would both discuss in the US in the coming week.
“The leaders agreed to stay in close contact.”
This comes as Volodymyr Zelensky vows to step down as Ukraine’s president in exchange for peace or Nato membership.
Donald Trump is holding peace talks without including Kyiv in discussions, and the Ukrainian leader has responded by offering to leave his position if necessary.
The shock remarks were made at a press conference this weekend as he emphasised that Ukraine’s security was his priority.
Zelensky said on Sunday: “If it’s about peace in Ukraine and you really want me to leave my position, I am ready to do that [in exchange for peace].
“Secondly I can exchange it for Nato [membership].
“If there is such an opportunity I’ll do it immediately without a long conversation about it.”
HOLIDAYMAKERS who use Uber overseas have been warned that a new charge could see them shelling out more for trips.
From Thursday (February 27) Uber will add a conversion charge to bills when riders pay in their home currency while overseas.
This means that if you pay for a trip in the US in British pounds the taxi app will add a 1.5% conversion fee to your bill.
So, if ride cost £10, £10.15 will be taken from your account.
And passengers could end up further out of pocket if the exchange rate used by the app is unfavourable.
But there is a way to avoid being caught out.
To check if you’ll be charged log into your settings and see if British pounds is set as your preferred currency for payments.
When abroad change this to the local currency and then use an overseas card or other fee-free payment method to settle your bill and avoid paying more than you need to.
When introduced on Thursday the change will only apply when in Canada, the US or any country using the euro, but it is expected to be rolled out across other areas.
Uber has said that he exchange rate it’s offering will be shown on trip receipts and has confirmed that no conversion charge will be added to tip payments.
Be aware that you will only be able to select the currency you wish to pay in when using on-demand rides such as UberX, UberXL, UberBlack and UberGreen.
With other rides, such as rentals and scheduled rides you won’t be able to select the currency you wish to pay in.
When travelling abroad it’s important to consider the best cards to use when making payments.
Last week a popular bank for spending abroad announced a change to fees ahead of summer and it’s good news for holidaymakers.
Credit and debit cards routinely add fees of almost 3% when used abroad, and ATM charges can be as much as 7.95% which would add £8 to a £100 withdrawal.
The best cards for overseas travel have no fees at all so it’s worth comparing your options to get the best deal.
Remember to always opt to pay in local currency, as paying in sterling usually means getting a dismal rate from the merchant you are buying from.
You may also want to consider that credit cards can offer you extra protections when spending abroad if things go wrong, but make sure to pay off the bill in full to avoid interest.
THERE are several specialist cards that can give you a great exchange rate.
These cards include travel credit cards and pre-paid cards which can let you pay abroad without fees or at a set exchange rate.
Travel credit cards: Travel credit cards allow you to spend money abroad without being hit by any fees or hidden charges.
But, they may still charge you for taking cash out.
We recommend the Halifax’s Clarity Card as it won’t charge you for using it abroad, nor are there any fees for withdrawing cash.
But you will be charged interest if you don’t repay your balance in full at a rate of 19.9 per cent.
And you will be charged interest on cash withdrawals until your balance is paid off too, at a rate of between 19.9 and 27.95 per cent depending on your credit score.
In other words, just because you are using plastic abroad doesn’t mean you don’t have to pay these credit cards off like you normally would.
Always pay off your balance before the end of the month with these cards to make sure that any money you saved isn’t wiped away by paying interest.
For more on travel credit cards you can read our guide here.
Pre-paid cards: An alternative to carrying cash around is to get a pre-paid card.
These cards allow you to put a set amount of cash on the card at a fixed exchange rate.
So if the rate is good at the moment, you can put money on your card and it will stay that rate when you are on holiday.
Just keep in mind that these cards can sometimes have hidden costs and charges so be sure to read the small print.
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