Be aware of these two Martin Lewis holiday warnings if you are heading abroad

If you have an overseas holiday planned this summer, it’s essential to heed the two crucial warnings from Martin Lewis, as highlighted by the Money Saving Expert website.

Known for his money-saving tips and financial advice, Martin Lewis regularly provides valuable insights on how to protect yourself financially. In a recent tweet from MSE, fans were directed to remember these warnings before embarking on their travels.

The first warning, which may already be familiar to many, is to secure travel insurance as soon as you book your trip.

Mr Lewis urged viewers to visit comparison sites to find affordable travel insurance, which can be as low as £9.

He said in January: “Get your travel insurance as soon as you book. Please do not be the person who sends me the heartbreaking email this year. If you booked a holiday, travel insurance can be as little as £9.

“Get yourself on a comparison site, get yourself some protection so that if you can’t go on the holiday, you’re covered, not just if something goes wrong while you are on the holiday.”

The second warning is a “travel must-have” for anyone visiting a country within the European Union. Mr Lewis stressed the significance of obtaining a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).

These cards grant individuals access to treatment in state-run EU hospitals or GP practices at the same cost as locals, meaning it can be free for both parties.

He said: “There are 5 million of the European Health Insurance Cards that will go out of date this year; your expiry date’s on the bottom. This one [on the screen] coincidentally expired a few days ago because we just got the graphic designers to do that. But many of you will be out of date. If you’ve got the Global Health Insurance Card, which is the new version.

“The [Global Health Insurance Cards] won’t be out of date at the moment. To get one or to renew one, it is always free.”

Mr Lewis said it was crucial for those renewing their cards to visit the official NHS website – Nhs.uk. He warned: “If you go on a search engine and it puts you somewhere that wants to charge you or charge you for a fast track. They are shysters.

“They are not real. You NEVER pay for this. There’s no such thing as a fast track. Official sites will not charge you – Nhs.uk.”

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