✈ Why You Still Need to Carry Cash When You Travel, Best Cards for Travel & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Flying United's new first-class recliners on the snazzy Airbus A321neo December 2, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Travel must-haves: Cash and cards by Tarah Chieffi, Travel News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Cash may no longer be king, but I would argue it still deserves a spot in the royal court. This is a lesson I’ve learned the hard way, as I no longer regularly carry cash in my wallet. This has thrown me into a few sticky situations this year, especially during my travels. If you are staying at a hotel and need to [leave a tip for the housekeeper]( or you need to pay the bill at a bar or restaurant that only accepts cash (yes, they are still out there), you’ll need some dollars in your wallet. During this busy holiday travel season, make sure “withdraw cash” is on your packing checklist. Do it before you leave or at a local bank once you reach your destination — not at the airport, where you’ll likely pay [higher ATM surcharges or exchange rates on foreign currency](. After you’ve secured your cash, you’ll also want to make sure you have the [best credit cards for travel]( in your wallet as well. If you are traveling internationally, you’ll want one of these [credit cards with no foreign transaction fees]( or if you have a long layover, you’ll want one of these [best cards for airport lounge access](. Here are a few other cards you may want to consider before you hit the road (or the skies): - [7 of the best starter travel credit cards]( - [The top 11 credit cards with annual travel statement credits]( - [9 types of cards you should pack for your next trip abroad]( - [Best cards with no foreign transaction fees]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. 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