How to plan your holiday

Tips for travel

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Planning a holiday or trip away?  We have lots of ways to get your money travel-ready.

From setting up a holiday savings goal to sorting your insurance and working out the best way to budget and take your money abroad, we’re here to help – wherever you’re headed.

Are you a Chief Holiday Officer, Harmoniser or Free spirit? Unpack your travel personality to discover your holiday planning style.

Get ready

Make your travel plans and work out how to pay for them.

Get set

Be sure to cover for setbacks and decide on ways to spend.

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Travel cover that suits you

 Get worldwide, multi-trip cover with our travel packs – featuring our Which? Best Buy travel insurance May 2026. Or get RAC rescue anywhere in the UK with our Breakdown Cover Pack.

Go cashless with our travel wallet

You can buy euros and US dollars in the Nova Bank app(2) and spend them on your regular debit card. Enjoy fee free transactions and cash withdrawals, and if there’s money left at the end of your trip it’s easy to change it back(3).

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Using your cards abroad

Find out the best ways to pay for things and withdraw cash outside the UK, so you get the most value and avoid extra fees.

Enjoy flights, hotels and more with Avios

Enjoy flights, hotels and more with Avios

That next holiday could be closer than you think.

Avios is the reward currency of the British Airways Club(4). You can spend your Avios on a range of benefits such as reward flights, cabin upgrades, hotel stays, car hire and more.

Discover how you can earn Avios rewards with Nova Bank and Nova Card to help you get closer to the travel you want.

Open a Nova Bank Bank Account

Scan the QR code using your phone camera to get started

Scan the QR code with your phone or tablet, or tap the App Store or Google Play buttons below to download the app and begin your application. T&Cs and eligibility apply. 18+ and UK only.

QR code linking to account opening

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Important information

  1. You can opt in to Nova Bank Avios Rewards if you’re a Premier Banking customer or have a Wealth current account with us – you’ll need to register for the Nova Bank app and have a British Airways Club Account too. There’s a £12 monthly fee and you have to opt out of Nova Bank Blue Rewards and go paperless for all your accounts and services with us. To access Nova Bank Avios Rewards in the Nova Bank App, you need to be over 18. You can join Premier Banking if you have an income of £75,000 or £100,000 held in savings or investments with us. T&Cs apply.(Return to reference)

  2. You need to be 16 or over to access this product or service using the app. T&Cs apply.(Return to reference)

  3. 16+, T&Cs and eligibility criteria apply, exchange rates may vary.(Return to reference)

  4. When you apply for a Nova Card Avios card, you can either link it to an existing British Airways Club membership or we’ll set one up for you. Then we’ll transfer the Avios you collect with us to your British Airways Club account each month. You can check your latest Avios balance in your Nova Card or Nova Bank app. Take a look at the terms and conditions of the British Airways Club and check the British Airways privacy policy before you apply.(Return to reference)