Another spanner in the works...
Few weeks ago I looked into barclaycard travel credit card, free transactions from ATM . . All good no problemat all. (recommended by the money supermarket.com for low rates etc)

Went today to get it...a different lady checking my info.. as I'm now unemployed and do not getting a income... I can't get it now..
My money is sitting in one account and i was going setup a DD to pay it off each month...
Barclay said it was a good idea but the can't approve the card.
I've never had a credit card and don't need credit/money.. just the security and cheap rates etc..
Using my debit card is very expensive.
So need to find other way of getting my money without costing an arm and a leg (more so legs, as two are needed

1. So I might ask my dad if he can apply and add me to the card! If barclays allow that's!

2. looking at post office load card.. putting a lump sum on the card..but still comes at a cost.

Have people used just carryed used $ travellers cheques and cashed them easy on the trail?
Any other suggestions / or how you got your money.. are welcome.