Britons are in danger of “missing” money saving opportunities as they put off exchanging pounds to euros ahead of summer holiday season, finance experts have told, issuing a stark new warning. Those looking to head overseas any time in 2019 should exchange their cash now, according to CompareHolidayMoney.com, no matter when they are flying. They cite the poor state of the UK economy, something which has been exacerbated by the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, as the main reason why. Sparking an urgent warning for all British travellers, they flag how there is a need to be “savvier”.
Peter Rudin-Burgess from CompareHolidayMoney.com comments: “The UK economy is still falling behind the Eurozone which was disappointed with its growth figures of 1.2 per cent announced earlier this week.
“It would be wise for UK travellers to buy their currency sooner rather than later if this trend continues.
“Many holidaymakers leave currency purchases to the last minute and buy just before travel, however this results in money saving opportunities being missed.
“Being a bit more savvier, consumers could save up to £150 of a £1,000 holiday budget if they plan their holiday currency in advance.
“We always encourage people to monitor key economic announcements in the news like the above and use a travel money comparison website to identify ideal times and the best value outlets to exchange currency. This
