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Money, Banking & Useful Apps I Use For Travel & Business
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items Reliable apps, I regularly use, that make spending, transferring, and managing money abroad simple.
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My Favourite Travel Banking Apps
Tracking Devices for Travel and more
My Favourite Travel Banking Apps
Revolut is best for: Travel spending, currency exchange, budgeting abroad
I use Revolut when travelling for low-fee card payments, multiple currencies, and easy spending control. You can hold and exchange money in different currencies, freeze cards ...
Revolut
Wise is best for: International transfers & getting paid across borders
Wise is my go-to for sending and receiving money internationally with transparent fees. Ideal if you freelance, get paid from abroad, or move money between countries regular...
Wise
Monzo is best for: Everyday banking & spending control (UK-based)
Monzo is helpful for day-to-day money management, especially before and after trips. I like it for budgeting. Fine for small amounts.
✔️ Instant spending alerts
✔️ Helpful budge...
Monzo
Very popular for trips: multiple currencies, auto‑calculates who owes what and reduces the number of repayments. Not used yet but was recommended.
Splitwise: Download the app
Very happy with this e-sim. You select which country and choose a plan. It means you can stay connected via WiFi. You should be able to get a discount with my referral code: SHAWOH8893 but do check. I think I get something too.
Saily
If you’re a small business this app is fantastic. I can log pitches and receipts with ease and there are several other business tools to help you function and grow. See for yourself!
ANNA — business account with multiple cards
Tracking Devices for Travel and more
Tracking devices for every day finding things and travel.
A use a number of Tiles for finding keys etc. Really helpful for every day and travel. UK link
Life360 | Family Tracking App | Location Sharing & Family Safety
I use Tiles for keys, cards and travel. This is a link to their US site.
Life360 | Family-Proof Your Family | Location Sharing & Safety App
An alternative to Tiles. These are handle for suitcases when travelling. This store is in the UK 🇬🇧
Apple AirTag Bluetooth Item Finder, 4 Pack
Handy alternative to Tiles. Works with Apples Find My app. Good to slot into cases when travelling so you can know where it is. Link is for USA store.
AirTag