Martin Lewis Criticises British Airways For Expensive Third-party Visa Services
Martin Lewis Gives British Airways a Friendly Nudge Over Visa Fees So, grab a cuppa and let's chat about something that's been buzzing in the money-saving world. Martin Lewis...
Martin Lewis Gives British Airways a Friendly Nudge Over Visa Fees
So, grab a cuppa and let's chat about something that's been buzzing in the money-saving world. Martin Lewis, the money-saving maestro himself, has had a little tiff with British Airways. Now, don't worry, it's not a full-blown feud, more like a friendly nudge in the right direction.
What's the Beef, You Ask?
Well, it's all about those pesky visa fees. You know, the ones that pop up when you're trying to book a flight, and suddenly you're looking at an extra £20 or so for the privilege of using your credit card. Now, I'm all for supporting the little guy, but when it's a giant like BA, it feels a tad unfair, right?
Martin, with his trusty calculator in hand, crunched the numbers and found out that BA is charging a whopping 15.9% for using a credit card. That's more than double the actual cost of processing the payment! Now, I don't know about you, but I'd rather spend that extra cash on a cheeky upgrade or a fancy cocktail at the airport.
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BA's Response: "We're Working on It, Promise!"
BA, ever the diplomat, responded with a polite nod and a promise to review their fees. They said they're working on making the process fairer for everyone. Now, I'm not saying they should do it for free (although, that would be nice!), but a little reduction wouldn't go amiss, right?
Martin's Top Tips for Dodging Those Fees
While we're waiting for BA to make their move, Martin's shared some sneaky ways to dodge those fees. You can use a credit card that offers cashback or rewards, or even better, use a card that doesn't charge a fee for transactions abroad. There are also prepaid cards that let you load money onto them and use them like a debit card, without the fees.
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So, What's the Moral of the Story?
Well, folks, it's all about doing your homework. Don't just click 'buy' without checking those sneaky fees. And BA, if you're reading this, how about a little fee reduction? We'd all love you for it!
Until next time, happy saving!
