Questions tagged [money]
Questions about withdrawing, exchanging, and handling money, encompassing any financial instrument accepted as form of payment for good and services.
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How much cash do I need to enter Singapore?
I read on https://www.ica.gov.sg:
Short-Term travellers should have sufficient cash and proof of onward travel (tickets, visas), and ensure that you do not stay beyond your visit pass validity.
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Why are currency exchange rates so different in Egypt?
I’m in Alexandria. Google shows the exchange rate of EUR to EGP at 1 to 33. I get the same rate when I use my credit card. But when I exchange euros at different places in the streets, in the shops I ...
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How can you open an Australian bank account with a short-term visa?
How and where can you open a bank account in Australia if you are on a short-term visa (up to six months)?
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Blocking of amount on international forex cards
I took a forex card from the state bank of India. In the leafleft, they have this section in their terms and conditions:
Travel & Entertainment transactions:
The blocking of the amount as per ...
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Currencies in Laos
I'm going to be travelling to Laos from Australia (so my home currency is AUD). I've heard that in addition to the Kip, the USD and Thai Baht are widely used.
I have a few questions:
How widely are ...
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Does the Laos ANZ bank help with replacement ATM/VISA cards for Australian and New Zealand ANZ bank customers?
On my last legal day in Thailand I realized my ANZ ATM card was missing. I was obliged to cross the border on that day so couldn't stay and leisurely try to resolve the problem.
A series of events ...
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Which major US bank chains have the lowest ATM fees for foreign cardholders?
I'm in the USA right now and would like to get some more cash with my non-US ATM card. However, a random sampling of ATMs at large banks (Wells Fargo, Citibank) has shown ATM fees in the $5-6 range, ...
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Will I need cash in Disneyland Paris and French Alpine ski resorts?
On recent travel I have mostly relied on credit cards for everything, except in New York where I found a lot of people expect / prefer cash for tips.
How much is cash likely to be necessary / ...
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use Bitcoin in Iran
As Iran's banking system is disconnected from the rest of the world due to sanctions there are limited ways to get Iranian Rial (IRR). The only way I managed to find is to bring foreign currency (EUR/...
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What's the cheapest option for getting Malaysian currency in Malaysia?
Would it be cheaper to withdraw money at the ATM, or bring euros and exchange at the airport?
I'm also considering sending euros via PayPal and collecting in Malaysia.
Bonus question: How well are ...
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Money exchange in Romania
I will go to Romania soon and I'm a beginner as a traveler. I don't know where I can exchange Euro to Romanian Leu cheaply. I know it's not recommended to exchange money at airport. So at which bank ...
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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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Converting Older United States Dollar Bills
I received from my Dad 150 American Dollars about 12 years ago. I never have thought to change this money but a few days I tried change it in a currency exchange in Sydney and the guy didn't change it ...
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Does one need cash in the UK?
Are there any places in the UK where one still can't pay with a card / contactless? Restaurants, campsites, etc.? Is it a good idea to bring / withdraw a few GBP just to be on the safe side, or is it ...
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Accidental bank transaction fees
The hotel in Munich I stayed in a few weeks ago, accidentally charged my Visa card twice, which led to an extra 1000 Euro charge to my account. My UK bank charges fees for the use of this card outside ...
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Can old Canadian paper money still be spent there? [duplicate]
I have some old Canadian paper money that my late father has left us pre 2011, and I am going to Canada soon for a holiday. Can I still use them today? Or do I need to exchange at a local bank for the ...
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Where in Ecuador or Spain can I change US $100 bills?
I am traveling to Ecuador this week, and I just read that they do not accept the US$50 and US$100 bills in most stores. My bills are all $100 bills and from the years 1996, 2003 and 2006, so I think I ...
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My boyfriend wants to come to Canada for 6 months. How much money will he need to be able to come here?
My (American) boyfriend wants to come to Canada for 6 months and we had just found out he needs a specific amount of money to visit here to show he can support himself for the 6 months.
How much ...
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Can I exchange Norwegian crowns (NOK) for Russian rubles (RUB) in St Petersburg?
In 2023, I can't use my Visa, obviously. And it'd be cheaper for me to bring local currency rather than first exchanging for Euro.
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Can I obtain Euros anywhere on my walking route from Foca, Bosnia, to Zabljak, Montenegro?
I seem to have have messed up in my planning ahead in terms of having Euros for Montenegro. I had wanted to leave Foca in Bosnia today and begin walking towards Zabljak in Montenegro, which is a 90km ...
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I'm Indian, opting for visa on arrival at Phuket. Do I need to carry cash?
Indian citizen, Indian passport, travelling from India to Phuket airport.
Somebody told me that you can't pay the visa on arrival fee using cards. Is this accurate?
Is there an ATM before the visa ...
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Changing money for Ethiopia. Where can I get the best rates?
I will need to travel to Ethiopia. I was wondering where I can find the best rates. Should I take Euros/Dolars and exchange there? Should I exchange before departure? Where can I get the best exchange ...
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Is a 100 euro bill common and perceived as normal?
I think 100 dollar bills are common both in US and outside but not sure about euro. Seems like no?
Asking because apparently having a 500 euro bill makes you look shady and cause hassle according to ...
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Electronic Euro Payment for Americans
I travel to Europe once a year: It would be nice to be able to pay electronically in Euros. If one has amassed several thousand Euros. Is there an option (or a better option) than depositing Euros in ...
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Recieve SNCF G30 refund with American bank (Chase)?
I live in the United States. Several weeks ago, my partner and I traveled on the TGV inOUI train from Paris to Barcelona. A section of the high-speed track was out of service so the train ended up ...
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Are EU based credit cards useful in or outside EU?
I generally find US credit cards useful everywhere. Mostly because if there's fraudulent activity or scammy merchant, I can get my money back. I don't need the credit but it is good to not tie up cash....
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Is local currency really prohibited from entering China?
Here's something I found on trade.gov (International Trade Administration):
The following items are prohibited from entering China: arms, ammunition, and explosives of all kinds; counterfeit ...
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Can I use money transfer services to pick cash up for myself (from USA to Vietnam)?
We're traveling from the USA to Vietnam in 2 weeks. Most of the trip's major expenses are paid off, but we want to have cash handy for small vendors and artisans and remote places generally. We want ...
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While on vacation my taxi took a longer route, possibly to scam me out of money. How can I deal with this?
I am on vacation and I have realized that some people here in Turkey are trying their best to get the money out of my pocket. I have already had a situation where after a folklore show I decided to ...
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What are some electronic payment systems available for use by foreigners in India?
I will be traveling to India in a few weeks and wondering about some (non-cash) electronic payment systems that are:
widely accepted for daily purchases
available to use by foreigners without a local ...
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ATMs and credit card acceptance in Egypt
I will be travelling to Egypt as a tourist. Is my assumption correct that credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) will rarely be accepted outside larger stores?
What is the best way to withdraw cash from an ...
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Is it possible to change any Euro notes in Sweden at all? Can't find anything about it
I've got 50 euro notes but from everything I've googled I get 0 answers on whether or not it's even possible. FOREX seems to say they don't offer any euro to SEK exchange in years. Is there any ...
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What are the economics of black market money exchanges?
It's fairly well know that if you are in a country with a "problematic" economy, that exchanging money on the black market can get you a much better rate than at an official exchange.
But ...
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Buying local currency in Argentina
My wife will be in La Plata, Argentina for a few weeks. The nature of her visit makes it difficult to know in advance how much local currency she will need and we would like to avoid ATMs. Anyone have ...
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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 the like,...
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Traveling to France on Passport Talent visa
I am traveling to France (Aix-Marseille University) for three months (Feb 2023-Apr 2023). I am a Pakistan national and have a Passport Talent visa (it says "PT4 VLSTS; VALIDER EN LIGNE). To stay ...
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How do cash payments work in Cuba as of 2023?
What is the current situation of cash in Cuba? Last time I was there, there used to be convertible pesos (CUC). It was good to have some moneda nacional (MN) to buy for instance fruit in a small store ...
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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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How to avoid bank fees when taking out cash in Cambodia?
I am European and have UK (Visa), Dutch (MaestroCard), Lithuanian (MasterCard) debit cards and Revolut card*.
Lately I have been reading horror stories on how to get cash out in Cambodia and how some ...
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Visa Debit card support in Japan
We are planning a trip to Japan in Q1 of 2023.
We posses European Visa debit cards and pay almost everything with them at home. We have heard, that card payments are much less prevalent in Japan. We ...
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How / what to tip in Cuba
We are going to Cuba soon.
I read a lot about how to give back, to tip or whatsoever. But everything is not clear, especially with the aftermath of Covid and the fact that there's now only one money ...
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How and where to buy money order for VFS Canada visa
I will keep having help, indeed, I applied for a visa and IRCC asked me to submit my passport to VFS.
On the VFS GLOBAL website they say to send an amount of 22.80 by money order. I did this through ...
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Can we use both cash and card for payments in Iceland as a tourist?
Can we do EFTPOS payments (debit/credit card payment) in Iceland using an international debit/credit card, or is it better to use cash as a tourist?
I am wondering whether many shops in Iceland use ...
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Buy Vietnamese Dong In Pune/Mumbai
I'll be travelling to Ninh Binh on 18th Dec, 2022 from Ahmedabad, India. But before I commence my travel, I want to convert INR to VND. I tried looking up some websites but couldn't gather much ...
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Booked a room 5 months ago, now hotel lowers the price, what can I do?
About 5 months ago, I booked a room in a hotel for my honeymoon (via the hotel website). During the booking process, I was notified that there were only 3 rooms left and that the price provided was ...
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Can a tourist exchange old 20 and 50 Pound notes at the post offices?
Recently (from 1st October 2022), the old 20 and 50 GBP bank notes are not valid anymore.
From what I understood, it is possible to exchange them (among others) at some specific post offices, for the ...
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Is it possible to visit Italy with credit card only?
I'm planning a 14-day trip to Italy (Rome, Florence and Venice). I already bought flight tickets, hotel reservations and trains on-line using my credit card. When I'm there I'll probably spend on ...
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How can I get an electronic payment method that will be accepted by most Indian merchants, as my foreign credit card isn't often accepted? [duplicate]
Recently, I traveled to India with my U.S. credit card. I found that out of all merchants (restaurants, shops, etc.) accepting electronic payments, only about half would accept/were prepared to handle ...
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Addis Ababa: cash vs card usage?
I am traveling to Addis Ababa for just 5 days. From the viewpoint of safety as well as convinience credit cards seem easier.
But just wanted to check how popular is card usage? Can I get by with cards ...
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Flights booked and tickets issued but no charge on my bank account?
I booked plane tickets with an airline through Expedia nearly two months ago. The payment for the tickets was pending for a while but the money never came out of my bank account. I contacted Expedia ...
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