The questionable ways Aussies are stashing their cash when travelling
With plenty of Aussies still travelling, new research has unveiled some of the quirky tactics we are using to safeguard our money while on holiday.
While digital payment methods are on the rise at home, it seems when it comes to being on the road there are many sticking to the 'old ways'.
According to the research by Mastercard, a quarter of Aussies (26 per cent) admit to hiding their cash in unusual or hard-to-find places.
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Aussies are choosing to use cash overseas. Getty
Nearly a third (32 per cent) of travellers stash their cash in everyday items, like a sunscreen bottle, while 20 per cent tuck it inside their shoes in hotel rooms.
Another 13 per cent hide it in their underwear.
Wearing a money belt is another tactic used by some travellers, with 10 per cent of Aussies revealing they use an AirTag in their purse or wallet.
While the hotel safe remains another popular option, 32 per cent of travellers said they use a 'secret' compartment in their suitcase to stash their cash.
A trip to the beach can make it tricky to carry cash on you if you're keen to take a dip.
One in five (18 per cent) would ask someone to keep an eye on it while they take a dip at the beach.
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Burying cash in the sand is another thing a handful of Aussies admit to.
Of course, despite the charm of these unusual hacks, these old modes of payment while travelling can increase your risk of loss and theft.
"Not only is there no way to reclaim lost funds when paying with cash, but the research suggests that Aussies do not take action with their foreign currency and exchange it back once they return," Mallika Sathi, Vice President, Cyber & Intelligence, Australasia, Mastercard said.
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