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Simplify the demands of a lifestyle that crosses borders, with insight into the world of currency and international payments

Travel Advice

What if my flight is cancelled?

With the UK having emerged from the remainder of the Covid-19 restrictions, the airlines and airports are overwhelmed by the volume of Brits packing t...

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Insight

6 things you need to know about buying a property abroad

Whether you’re dreaming of that holiday home in the sun, looking to retire to pastures new or expanding an existing property portfolio, here’s a few things you should consider from the get-go.

International Payments

Beyond business: 8 reasons people send money abroad

The benefits of international payments include excellent exchange rates and no hidden transaction fees – which rival the uncompetitive offerings of traditional high-street banks. So, let’s take a look at some of the reasons why and how our customers send and receive money with us.

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Travel Advice

Travel Survey, May 2021: Gen Z and Millennial holidaymakers are most keen to travel post-17 May 2021

Caxton's latest report, which surveyed 11,400 of our cardholders, reveals that traveller sentiment remains resilient – despite a series of lockdowns and closure of travel corridors. Read on to find out more.

Travel Advice

Travel to resume from 17 May, under a traffic light system. Here's what it means

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the long-awaited return of outbound international travel from England, to resume on Monday 17 May 2021 – under a traffic light system. Let’s take a look at what this three-tier system means for you.

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Case Study

Funding a child's overseas education: Martin lightened the load with Caxton

When Martin’s son eschewed Oxbridge for Stanford, currency transfer risks became the latest addition to an ever-lengthening worry-list. Luckily, he could rely on Caxton to lighten the load.

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Case Study

Tania's dream holiday home: Getting the right rate

Tania had always dreamed of owning a property in Spain and in 2016 she finally made it happen. Having saved €400,000 Tania found the perfect place, but needed the best possible rate to make the most of her budget.

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Insight

The best countries to purchase property abroad

Many estate agents have reported a surge over the last few months of people searching for properties overseas. We’ve conducted some research to find out the best countries to buy a holiday home abroad.

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Insight

Spending the kids inheritance: The most expensive places to die

In our “Spending the Kids’ Inheritance” series, our writer Andrea Kirkby looks at the lighter side of later life finances. In our first article, we start at the end of it all: the cost of dying at home and abroad, and the cost of staying healthy in the meantime.

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Insight

Evaluating the true cost of studying abroad

Caxton has partnered with wealth management and luxury lifestyle brand Spear’s to conduct a unique study that looks into the true cost of studying abroad, taking into account not just the associated financial factors, but the cultural and social benefits that such a move brings.