Reduce the stress of travel in 2021

Catch up on our six tips for a stress free trip abroad this summer.

Money management

Nedbank Private Wealth

Published 3 August

3 mins

If you have missed seeing the world, you may have booked your first holiday for some time, or perhaps you are jetting off to catch up with loved ones from around the globe.

This summer, travel will open up again to many parts of the world. It’s so easy to get carried away by the excitement of getting away that you might overlook some of the basics. You could avoid a potentially stressful situation by following our six top tips for travelling in 2021:

1. Let us know if you will be using your Nedbank Private Wealth debit card abroad

This way we will know that transactions originating from your destination are likely to be from you, and less likely to be fraudulent.

2. What if you misplace your debit card?

You are probably familiar with the sense of dread that comes from not finding your debit card in the place you thought you had left it. You can now manage your card via our Online Wealth Services (on mobile app or desktop). If you misplace your Nedbank Private Wealth debit card, use the Card Management feature to temporarily freeze it, so it cannot be used while you search your suitcases. If you locate your card, simply log back in to remove the freeze and your card can be used straight away.

3. Check on your destination country’s COVID-19 policies

Every country may have a different set of requirements for entry and these can change. They could include: evidence of vaccination, proof of a negative COVID-19 test result, completion of a landing form…etc. Find out what the requirements are before you set off.

4. Don’t forget insurance

It may have been a while since you thought about travel insurance, you may have even cancelled your previous annual coverage. It’s time to make sure you are covered.

5. Medical and travel assistance

We don’t like to think about it but sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Make sure you know the steps required if you need assistance while abroad. Nedbank Private Wealth Visa debit cardholders are provided with international medical and travel assistance. This service covers clients who are travelling to a location outside of their principal country of residence for up to 90 days.

6. Cash

Don’t carry too much cash, as tourists are often susceptible to pickpockets. Make use of the hotel safe and don’t leave valuables out in your hotel room. Instead, use less cash by carrying your debit card. If your card is lost or stolen, you can protect your funds by using the Card Management feature to cancel and replace the card immediately.

Bonus...

If you’re out enjoying a meal but when the bill arrives you’ve forgotten your PIN – don’t panic! You can view the PINs linked to all of your active Nedbank Private Wealth debit cards in Online Wealth Services. The mobile app is particularly handy in this situation.

Don’t take any unnecessary chances while you are abroad or travelling; if things do not look or feel right, trust your instincts.

By planning ahead, you can remove some of the stress — leaving you free to sit back and relax during your time away.

If you haven’t already enrolled to Online Wealth Services get up and running fast by contacting us on +44 (0)1624 645000.

We regularly publish articles and insights to help people better manage their finances. Just type in your email address and click sign up to receive future updates in your inbox.

Access more of our insights

Money management

Christmas stockings, cranberry sauce and (self-assessment) tax returns

6 Dec

| 5 mins

Many see Christmas as a time for festivities, others as the time to file tax returns ahead of the 31 January deadline. But while you and Santa are making your lists, and checking them twice, Anna Slater highlights some pointers to help you with UK self-assessment submissions.

Money management

The lay of the land: property taxes across the UK

27 Sep

| 4¾ mins

Temporary property tax holidays for the lowest property tax brackets came to an end in 2021. We take a look at what property taxes buyers now need to pay across the UK, whether resident or not.

Money management

Are you ready for the UK tax year end?

4 Mar

| 9 mins

It’s just a month to go until the UK tax year ends on 5 April. Ahead of that date, we would encourage you to review your finances, even if it’s just to double check. We detail some of the considerations we believe should be front of mind as we count down to the UK tax year end.

Money management

Why does the UK tax year start on 6 April?

31 Jan

| 3½ mins

Most calendars start on 1 January and end on 31 December, but not the UK personal tax year. We explain the history behind the date as the government considers the pros and cons put forward by the Office for Tax Simplification with regard to changing the tax year end date.

Get in touch

If you are interested in becoming a client, please complete the form via the ‘become a client’ button below. Alternatively, if you are already a client, or if you have a question about how we help clients in particular circumstances, please use the ‘contact us’ button.

We will get back to you as soon as we can during office hours, which are Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm (UK time), except for UK public holidays.

Reduce the stress of travel in 2021

1. Let us know if you will be using your Nedbank Private Wealth debit card abroad

2. What if you misplace your debit card?

3. Check on your destination country’s COVID-19 policies

4. Don’t forget insurance

5. Medical and travel assistance

6. Cash

Bonus...

Access more of our insights

Christmas stockings, cranberry sauce and (self-assessment) tax returns

The lay of the land: property taxes across the UK

Are you ready for the UK tax year end?

Why does the UK tax year start on 6 April?

Get in touch

Become a Client

Contact Us

Search suggestions

Important information