Money is any financial instrument accepted as form of payment for good and services.
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How do I minimize cash advance fees when withdrawing from a foreign ATM?
When withdrawing money from a Japan Post ATM using a card (which can act as either a credit card and or an ATM card) from Westpac, the withdrawal is from my credit card account, and I get charged a ...
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Is it possible to pay for a British Airways flight in sterling?
I'm trying to book a one-way flight from Ireland to the UK on the BA website. It seems that because the flight starts in Ireland, they've decided to show all the prices in euros. They also have a ...
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Name (or search terms etc) for enhanced travel insurance for locations with travel warnings
I'm trying to research options for enhanced travel insurance that is valid for regions with cautionary "advise against non-essential travel" warnings. Every approach I've tried had found nothing, ...
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Using 1000 CHF notes in Switzerland?
While travelling to Switzerland, I am getting only 1000 franc notes in my country. Should I take the 1000 franc note, or change euros to francs in Switzerland itself? Is it easy to get change for a ...
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Rent a car in United States (Las Vegas) paying cash
I was wondering how difficult it is to rent a car in United States (Las Vegas airport) without having a credit card or a debit card belonging to Visa or Mastercard circuits.
I googled for some ...
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Pan card and foreign exchanges in india
As I am 15 years I wanted to go abroad but there is one problem. I need the pan card to go abroad so that I can collect money. The question is that can I get pan card in this age and can we carry ...
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How expensive is a vacation to Japan?
Since I am planning a vacation to Japan this fall, I'd like to have a rough overview about my expenses. I'm flying from Germany (probably Frankfurt) to Tokyo. I know that the flight alone will net me ...
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Working in Germany for 6 months - bank account [closed]
I've been recruited by a big software company which is going to relocate me in Berlin for 6 months.
This society asked me for an account number where my salary will be accredited. I live in Italy, ...
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Can I use Chinese Yuans (RMB) in Hong Kong? [duplicate]
I just decided to change my plans and I am leaving China to Hong Kong in the next few hours. I still have some Chinese Yuans in my wallet, will those be accepted in Hong Kong or I have to change them ...
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How to receive money abroad, (transfer companies)?
In case I lose my credit card and I'm abroad how can I receive money electronically?
I've heard there are some "transfer companies", and that provide you a temporary bank account for the transfer.
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What happens if you cannot pay for a hotel?
What happens if you cannot pay for your hotel stay because you accidentally run out of money (can happen) or your credit card was blocked (much more likely)? I assume you cannot arrange the money on ...
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Visa Application Payment Error [closed]
I was paying online for visa application (to Visa4UK) and I later(5/6 secs) got an email saying payment declined.
One of the possible errors (for me, the only possible) mentioned was:
Your Card ...
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Do I need to keep petty cash on me for bribes in Zimbabwe?
I'm travelling to Harare this month for a week, and have no real idea how much I'll need in order to minimize harassment (I'm assuming I'll need to hand over some money to some official at some ...
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How should I prepare for a trip to China?
I'll be traveling to China for business in April and I am thinking of ways to prepare. I am looking for advice on how to prepare with regard to:
Travel documents
Money
Phone/data service
Medical ...
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Money-access search website [duplicate]
Again on the theme of vagabond drifting...
Is there a website (or phone number) where I can quickly locate the closest place to my present location on the globe where I can withdraw money by some ...
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Can I move to US having telecommuting job? [closed]
Assuming I already have a job in my home country and I work at home. It pays great and I save some money. Also I am aware I can afford to live in US so can I move to US? Would I be able to open my ...
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Opening a UK bank account [closed]
I'm heading over to the UK under a tier 5 visa (Youth Mobility)
I plan to get a job after I get there.
Are there any banks that allow me to open a bank account before I get there?
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Wages in Thailand [closed]
I would like to migrate to Thailand after I graduate.
How are the wages there compared to cost of living etc?
I would like to be a software developer (are there job opportunities?) or else an English ...
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What is the best way to get ARS using USD?
The current (official) exchange rate for USD to ARS is around 1:5, but I've heard that due to the fluctuation recently there may be a way to get a better value for USD in Argentina.
Any pointers?
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Western Union collection from another post office in France?
A bit of an emergency, my prepaid Euro card has broken and the company Travelex has sent a money gram with the balance of the card to a Post office in Merebel ski resort which is in the valley next to ...
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better way to travel with money - travel checks or credit card? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When traveling to a country with a different currency, how should you take your money?
Is it better to take travel checks or credit card, or maybe both, on a trip?
I ...
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Is Visa's Emergency Cash Disbursement reliable?
I have read the benefits page of Visa credit card, and it says they offer Cash Disbursement in case the card is stolen and they have a Global Customer Care number people can call and they will offer ...
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Nonresident Travel Money (Card or Bank Account) Solution with Emergency Cash Feature in Euros?
I'm from the new EU so my country's banks are not that advanced that they can offer me this feature. So this will be a nonresident account for travel money.
The solution I am looking for is like ...
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How can I transfer money to Thailand?
I'm in Thailand for 6 months. I already spent all the cash I brought over (not much) and I can refill from an ATM. I have enough money, but what is really bugging me is the horrendous fees for using ...
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Low cost travel money cards when travelling overseas from Australia
When I travel overseas, I generally don't like to carry too much cash. Historically I've used a travel money card, which allowed me to buy a certain number of US/Canadian/other country dollars loaded ...
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Are there any ATMs on the transit side of Incheon Airport?
Are there any ATMs or currency exchanges on the transit side of Incheon Airport? We're passing through but are staying overnight in the transit hotel. Is there anywhere to get won from on that side, ...
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Paying for transportation with euros in Basel and EuroAirport
I will arrive at Basel EuroAirport and continue my trip in Switzerland.
Is it possible to pay the bus fare in Euros to leave the airport on the Swiss side, or will I need to get Francs beforehand?
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How can I find an ATM card usable in Cuba, by a US Citizen?
It is apparently quite easy to enter Cuba (illegally) as a U.S. citizen, by flying from a third country.
But according to Wikitravel, it can be tricky using a credit card while there:
For ...
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24 hour currency exchange in Bangkok near train station
I need to exchange British pounds to US dollars before my 5.50 am train to Cambodia. I'm already in the city and made a silly mistake of not exchanging during the day. My hotel does not do currency ...
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Where can I best exchange cash from USD to euro? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the best method for exchanging dollars for Euros?
I have sold some equipment and the buyer paid cash which I now need to change from US dollars to Euros. I'm ...
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Travel grants for international student internships [closed]
I am from India, going to Berlin, Germany for internship in the field of Sciences & Technology. So, are there any travel grants I can get?
My internship is providing stipend that meets local ...
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How much to haggle for a hotel room in India?
I need to book a hotel in Delhi, India for mid-November. Someone suggested to me that I should haggle over the price for the room. Is it considered acceptable to haggle over hotel room prices in ...
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Paying with Euro in Czech Republic
I'm traveling to Prague and I want to know where I can pay with euros (EUR) and where I have to pay with Czech korunas (CZK). I'm going to Prague's stadium to watch a football match and I know I can ...
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Can I use a US cash machine when my PIN has 6 digits?
Some friends told me that it is problematic in the USA to use cash machines when you have a 6 digit PIN on your card, because most cash machines in the USA only accept 4 digits. Therefore I have two ...
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Using U.S. ATM cards in Malaysia
I heard somewhere that many ATM machines in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur specifically) do not accept ATM cards issued by U.S. banks (supposedly due to frequent fraud). Is this correct?
If this is the ...
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Is it possible or recommended to exchange US currency for Chinese currency outside China?
I'll be traveling to China soon, specifically to Wuhan, and I remember reading somewhere (I don't remember where, unfortunately) that it's only possible to exchange USD for RMB in China itself - is ...
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Is it possible to withdraw USD from ATMs in Tanzania?
I will be In the following Tanzanian towns, Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Stone Town and would like to know where I am best to replenish My stock of USD?
Is it possible to withdraw USD from ATMs in ...
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Is it possible to withdraw USD from an ATM in Nairobi, Kenya
While in Nairobi I might need to top up my supply of USD. Is it possible to get it directly from an ATM or will I need to go to a currency exchange?
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Is it possible to draw out USD from ATMs in Lilongwe, Malawi?
I will be travelling through Malawi over New years and a lot of the activities I have planned need payment in USD, and I don't want to carry the full amount in cash for my entire trip.
So is it ...
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Are there any ATMs in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe that dispense USD?
I know there ATMs in Harare and Bulawayo that dispense USD. What about Victoria Falls? I didn't see any in Victoria Falls last time I was there.
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Is it possible to draw out USD from an ATM in Zambia?
I will be travelling through Zambia over Christmas and a lot of the activities I'll be doing require payment in USD, and I don't want to carry the full amount in cash for my entire trip.
I'll be in ...
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Are there any prepaid travel cards available in Japanese Yen?
Are there any prepaid travel cards (like the Amex GlobalTravel) available in Japanese Yen?
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Can I pay with Swiss Franc bills that are cut into pieces?
Is it possible to pay with a Swiss Francs bill that is cut into pieces in a Swiss store such as Migros or Coop?
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What amount of cash I can take with me when going from Canada to USA?
What amount of cash I can take with me when going from Canada to USA?
I want to travel to US and want to take ~ 12000$ with me. DO I need to declare it and pay any fee?
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Is it possible to sign any contract in Sweden without a personnummer?
I am staying in Sweden for a year and have come across this situation multiple times now.
As a european citizen I should be allowed to make contract with, banks, internet service provider and thelike, ...
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Paying by credit card while overseas cheaper in US dollars or in the local currency?
Recently I had to pay for a hotel in a foreign country using credit card, and the guy at the hotel asked me if I wanted the bill to be paid in the local currency or in US dollars. I didn't even know I ...
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Do I need Canadian currency for a brief visit to Winnipeg, MB?
I know that in some Canadian cities, US dollars are accepted pretty freely, but this is my first visit to Winnipeg; I expect to be using a credit card for almost everything, but may need cash for taxi ...
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Travelling to South Africa - Questions about Cash, Travellers Cheques and Credit Cards
I am a Canadian travelling to South Africa for two weeks. My flights, rental car and hotels are pre-paid. Obviously I'll want to have some money to spend on food, entertainment and unforeseen costs ...
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A sensible budget for each day in Croatia with the Kuna currency?
I am currently in Slovenia at the moment and will be heading down to Croatia next. This will be my first country in my trip that does not officially use the Euro currency and instead uses the Kuna.
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Exchanging Euros (EUR) / Pounds (GBP) to Filipino Pesos (PHP)
I read a few questions about exchange rates, but my situation might be a little bit different, as I think I have more options to exchange currency.
I have bank accounts in UK, Spain and The ...
