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If your read ‘Travel Cards’ now read also this

Posted on 13 Nov 2012 by Thor

I wrote the other day a post on Travel Cards and mentioned also the existence of ‘Pay Pass’ and ‘Tab & Go’ cards, or more correctly additions to functions of the conventional Cards.

The usefulness of Travel Cards is not disputed, but the Pay Pass type addition to your card makes it necessary to be fully au fait with the security risks of having a card with a Radio Frequency Identification [RFID] chip as part of the card.

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Money Cards for your travels

Posted on 11 Nov 2012 by Thor

In the past there was Travellers’ Cheques to get you through your overseas holiday or business trip and of course cash in the various currencies of the countries you intended to visit. Then came the Credit Cards, several of which are accepted in many countries by hotels, restaurants and major shops.