Easter is a popular time for couples and families to head off on holiday. Bank holidays and the two-week-long school break make April the perfect time to get away from it all.

However, managing your cash while abroad can be tricky so here are three reasons why travel prepaid credit cards should be high up on your holiday packing list.

Prepaid cards are more secure

Taking a large quantity of foreign currency or traveller’s cheques to another country can often be risky. Pickpockets and poor hotel security can often put your holiday spending money at risk.

Travel prepaid cards allow you to load up your card with cash before you leave. Then, while you are on holiday, you can use your prepaid credit cards at a local ATM and withdraw cash as and when you need it. And, if your travel prepaid cards are lost or stolen when you are overseas, you can simply call your card provider to put a stop on the cards – your money on the card will be safe and all you will need to do is pay a small card replacement fee.

Control your spending with prepay cards

Holidays can be expensive. Recent research from a UK holiday firm found that the average holiday spend, including the trip itself and all food, drink and spending, comes in at £2,981.41. So, looking after your spending money while you are abroad can be important.

Prepaid credit cards allow you to carefully control your spending by withdrawing cash as and when you need it. You can head online to monitor your card balance and keep a tight rein on your holiday expenditure.

Good exchange rate on travel prepaid cards

When you compare prepaid cards, it is useful to find a card that offers a good foreign exchange rate.  Many foreign hotels and exchange bureaus can offer poor exchange rates, costing you a significant sum. However, travel prepaid cards frequently offer good value and competitive exchange rates whether you withdraw cash or use your card for a purchase.