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Catherine Addison-Swan

Martin Lewis' MSE warns holidaymakers of common travel money mistakes to avoid

With summer well on its way, millions of us Brits will have exciting plans to jet off on holiday in the coming months and soak up the sunshine abroad.

But from booking your flights and hotel to getting essentials for your suitcase, there's a lot of preparation that goes into a holiday - and if you're not careful, doing things the wrong way could see you getting caught out and spending much more than you need to. This is all too common when it comes to taking out travel money for your trip, with loads of options out there making it all too easy to go with the most convenient choice and end up not getting good value on your exchange.

With that in mind, Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert (MSE) team have compiled a list of the five "need-to-knows" when it comes to exchange rates. From avoiding debit cards "from hell" to the one place you should never get your money, here are five top tips to help you avoid common pitfalls when you're getting out holiday cash according to the MSE website.

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