Emily,
The easiest way to get currency abroad is from an atm machine in that
country. I've used mine all over Europe, Mexico, Peru, Morocco,
Taiwan, Korea, etc., with ease. When I spent the fall of '96 in
London, I made the mistake of having my bank here transfer $2,000 to
a bank in London. It took forever and they charged me $40! After I
got there, I transfered several thousand $'s to my bank in London
using only my atm card. Now, when I travel abroad, I change $100 or
so at the airport and get whatever else I need from an atm machine.
Initially, it was very cheap, but the US banks have started to treat
it as a new source of revenue so the costs have gone up. It's a good
idea to call the 800 numbers on the back of your credit and atm cards
and tell them where you're going. I had a hold placed on one of my
cards once. Fortunately I had another card that hadn't been
restricted so I was able to buy a coat since it was freezing when I
hadn't anticipated it!
Have a great trip!
Roger
On 4 May 2006, at 16:57, Emily L. Ferguson wrote:
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Getting a bit unstrung here. I had to find a beneficiary for the
travellers health insurance policy. Have to find a place to buy
Euros. Have to buy a new pair of shoes. Do I have enough memory
cards, rechargables, the right converter, where the heck do I pack
the tripod, who's on the cat care schedule and who can I ask to
change the cat box?
Isn't travel fun!!!
--
Emily L. Ferguson
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