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FOREIGN CURRENCY

There are many options to choose from when buying and using foreign currency abroad and it is important to obtain the best available rate with ...

Banking

INTERNATIONAL MONEY TRANSFER

There are several ways to send money overseas including banks, money transfer firms and foreign exchange brokers. Cost and safety are important factors to take ...

Banking

BANKING SECURITY

There are a number of simple steps you can take to prevent criminals getting the information they need to steal money from you or use ...

Banking

IDENTITY THEFT & FRAUD

Identity theft is when your personal details are stolen and identity fraud is when some or all those details are used to commit fraud such ...

Banking

SCAMS

A scam is a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation to trick people out of their money and with the increase in online shopping, banking ...

Banking

THE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme can pay out compensation if you end up out of pocket because your bank/financial services provider goes bust or if ...