Money is any financial instrument accepted as form of payment for good and services.
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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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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 to buy Thai Bahts when traveling from New Zealand to Thailand?
When traveling from New Zealand to Thailand, where can I buy Thai Bahts and get better exchange rate and lower commissions?
It's only for the first 10K THB (Thai Baht) for the first days. The rest I ...
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Indian Visa-on-Arrival
Has anyone had any experience with India's (newish) Visa-On-Arrival scheme (details here)?
I'm travelling on a New Zealand passport into Chennai (and meet the other requirements), and was thinking I ...
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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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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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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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Any first-hand information on American “chip and no PIN” cards in the U.K.?
I just got a credit card from Chase with a chip -- American banks are starting to offer them. I'd like to know if anyone has used such a card in the U.K. recently and how that all worked out.
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Is it really forbidden to cross the Indian border with Indian rupee?
Last week I tried to exchange some Swiss Francs into Indian rupees. For that I visited a big bank and they told me that they have rupees but I'm not allowed to import any into India. Is this really ...
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When traveling to a country with a different currency, how should you take your money?
Recently my wife and I traveled to Italy and before we left we got about 85% of our money in travelers checks and the other 15% we carried on in cash. When we arrived there, no one would take our ...
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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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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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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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Carrying large amounts of Cash in Japan
Is it, generally speaking, safe to carry large amounts of cash (US$4000) in Japan?
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Is it possible or recommended to exchange US currency for Chinese currency outside China?
I'll be traveling to China soon, specifically to Wuhan, and I remember reading somewhere (I don't remember where, unfortunately) that it's only possible to exchange USD for RMB in China itself - is ...
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Can I pay with Swiss Franc bills that are cut into pieces?
Is it possible to pay with a Swiss Francs bill that is cut into pieces in a Swiss store such as Migros or Coop?
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How do I get my money back for my foreign coins?
Tonight I just cleaned my room and while doing this I found some money. I counted it and I found out that there are a lot of coins from 25 different countries.
I know that normally banks don't ...
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What amount of cash I can take with me when going from Canada to USA?
What amount of cash I can take with me when going from Canada to USA?
I want to travel to US and want to take ~ 12000$ with me. DO I need to declare it and pay any fee?
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Can I pay for my Turkish visa on arrival at the airport in Euros?
I'm Australian, flying into Istanbul Turkey tomorrow (Ataturk airport) and I know from last year's trip that I must pay a visa fee upon entry. But last year I crossed by land from Bulgaria and this ...
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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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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 ...
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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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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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Availability of ATMs and exchange places in Morocco
I'm thinking about going to Morocco, and I would be avoiding the most touristic places.
I've read the question
When traveling to a country with a different currency, how should you take your money? ...
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What's a “trip kitty”?
On some organized tour operator's sites, I see tour prices listed with a +amount labelled as "kitty" or "trip kitty" like this one.
What is a "trip kitty"?
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Accidentally travelling with a large amount of cash - epic fail!
With just under a week to go until I head for Europe I made an epic faux pas.
Instead of ordering a Visa debit card with 1500 Euro added to it, I have ended up with 1500 Euro in cash.
I cannot take ...
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How to recognize fake Peruvian money?
It has happened to me at least twice in Peru, that someone gave me a fake 5 soles coin. Most shop vendors were able to spot this instantly and refused to accept it.
How can I recognize a fake/false ...
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How can I get a list of which companies accept Mastercard for cash advances?
From statson.org:
Again, in France, almost any bank or cash machine (if you have a
4-digit PIN) can give you a cash advance on Visa (Carte Bleue), but
only a few banks (Credit Agricole, Credit ...
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Visiting the U.K. from U.S. — how do I get British money? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When traveling to a country with a different currency, how should you take your money?
I'm going to the U.K. How does the whole thing with money work? Can I use my U.S. ...
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Avoiding the traveller's 'fanny pack' / money-belt
A friend insists on wearing a moneybelt while travelling. Some prefer (shudder) 'fanny-packs' .
I can't be bothered, frankly, I used to when I was 20 (have a money belt), but these days it's a ...
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Should I get some Euros before I leave the US for Italy?
We will be in Italy this November. Should I get some "walking around money" before I go? I think my bank has reasonable rates.
I know I take the risk of the Euro dropping or the dollar rising. ...
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Can I use USD in Canada?
I will go to Canada for the first time from the United States. I will use credit card as much as possible but I guess I need cash for small shops and cafes anyway. To avoid exchange money back and ...
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Exchanging cold hard cash internationally for the best rate
So I've just sold the car I was using in New Zealand for six months. The buyer paid in cash. So now I have a substantial sum of cash in NZD.
I will be in Canada next week starting my one-year visa. ...
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Changing yen to won in Japan vs. Korea
Is it better to change yen to won in Japan or Korea? We are about to move from Japan to Korea and just want to get the best rate.
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How important is it to obtain Swiss Francs before arriving in Switzerland?
I am going on a Topdeck European bus tour that is passing through 20 countries. During the trip, we pass through many countries that don't use the Euro, such as Poland - which uses the Zloty or the ...
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Efficient way of travelling with a lot of coins for coin machines
What would be the most efficient way to handle traveling to a touristy place such as Disney, San Francisco, Seaworld or Knott's Berry Farms where you know you will need many rolls of coins to go ...
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Currency management when backpacking? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When traveling to a country with a different currency, how should you take your money?
I am going in a trip round Europe this summer (more info)
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Can I use Australian dollars at the Kuala Lumpur airport?
I'm facing a four hour layover at Kuala Lumpur airport on my way to Australia and I was wondering if the food outlets in the airport will accept Australian dollars? I don't particularly want to face ...
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Is gold an acceptable means of currency exchange?
To be honest, I am not sure which is a better way to ask the question: Is gold an acceptable means of currency exchange in most travel-able countries? or which countries is gold NOT an acceptable ...
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How can I find out whether I can use the ATMs in a specific country? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Which credit cards have global coverage?
When it comes to electronic bank machines, there are pretty much four categories of countries:
Countries where the majority of ...
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How much US Cash can I bring into Chile
How much US cash can I bring into Chile? How would you find the answer to this question for other countries?
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US Dollar (USD) to Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO) exchange rate
I have heard that the exchange rate of Nicaragua's currency is "pegged" to the US dollar, and varies at a fixed, predicable rate rather than varying naturally with the markets. What is the rate ...
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Changing unusual foreign currencies in London
I've just returned from several unusual countries in Asia, and annoyingly despite being told I'd have no problem, I'm unable to find anyone in London to change back to pounds.
I've tried Travelex in ...
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Exchanging Albanian money into euros outside Albania
I found a small amount of Albanian lekë (can you say "leks" in English?) in my wallet from last summer's visit there. Is there any place in Helsinki where I can change those back into euros? Forex, at ...
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Can Serbian dinars be exchanged in the Republic of Macedonia?
I just crossed the border from Serbia to the Republic of Macedonia and was surprised that the currency exchange booth on the Macedonian side accepted Euros but not Serbian dinar.
Generally I've ...
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What's the cheapest way to convert British Pounds into other currency?
I'm travelling around Europe and want to convert some money to Euros. What's the most cost-effective way of doing this? Should I convert as much as I think I'm going to need in one go, or withdraw ...
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Can I withdraw Euros from ATMs in the Republic of Macedonia?
In some countries in Europe which do not use the Euro the ATMs still offer a choice of the local currency or Euro.
Since I'm seeking to minimize ATM fees for withdrawing small amounts when moving ...
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Exchanging Canadian dollars for Pound Sterling [closed]
Could you tell me how many pounds sterling I would receive from you for 1,680 CA dollars?
