Martin Lewis explains which credit and debit cards are best for spending abroad

Martin Lewis has explained the “cheapest way to spend abroad” is “using the right plastic”.

The MoneySavingExpert has suggested using a “specialist card” that doesn’t add a non-sterling transaction fee.

“The top debit card is the Chase card, which gives you the same near-perfect rate the bank does and one per cent cashback on spending in the UK and abroad,” Lewis said.

“Or, as a credit card, it’s actually the Barclaycard Rewards Card that gives you a quarter of a per cent cashback and perfect rates abroad.”