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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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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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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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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How do I get 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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How to successfully haggle / bargain in markets
While I've done quite a bit of travel now and back myself to handle situations when it comes to border guards, sorting accommodation and / or transportation, one thing I still struggle to come to ...
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What is the best method for exchanging dollars for Euros?
I'm traveling from the US to Europe in a few weeks. When and what is the best method of exchanging dollars for Euros?
I imagine there's options like:
at the airport when you arrive in Europe
at a ...
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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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Are there any issues with using credit cards in Germany?
On my last trip to Germany my credit cards (chip-based Visa and MasterCard) were declined more than usual. I've been there like 10 times and haven't noticed this before but on this trip train ticket ...
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How much cash can I carry when travelling to the US?
I was wondering if someone knows the legal limit of cash money allowed per adult tourist when entering the US, especially from the UK.
The reason is that I would like to get the best conversion rate ...
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Large cash requirement (2700 USD) for Russian citizens to fly to the US? [duplicate]
My girlfriend is Russian. Last night we tried to fly her to the US on a valid tourist visa. She was stopped at DME and told she would be required to have $2700 USD to get back home immediately even ...
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How widely accepted are Euros in Hungary and how bad is the exchange rate practiced by shops/hotels?
The official currency of Hungary is the Forint but so far everything I have looked for prices online, such as trains, buses and taxis, are quoted in Euros and Forints. Hotel reservation asked that I ...
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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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Dec 30, 2016: India demonetized all Rs 500 & 1000 notes. What do I do with my leftover cash?
On November 08, 2016, India declared that all old 500 and 1000 rupee notes are no longer legal tender, and have to be deposited or exchanged before December 30, 2016.
I have some leftover rupees and ...
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How to take money to Iran?
A friend in Australia is on a trip to Iran soon, and has the problem that she can't get local currency in advance. Is there any way to do this before hitting the country, or is it perfectly ...
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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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Are 500 Euro notes accepted by banks in Spain?
I am going to Spain and have some €500 notes. I have been advised that they are not accepted.
Will the banks accept them and change them?
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Do all American ATMs charge an extra fee for cash withdrawals on a foreign card?
I've just gone to take some cash out of an ATM (Cash Machine) in Seattle. I visited about half a dozen in the end, and every single one wanted to charge me an extra fee (typically about $3) for the ...
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Why are two currency options available when paying via card at airports abroad?
Whenever I shop at airports abroad, I always get asked to choose between the currency options while paying via my credit card.
One is the local currency and another one is the currency of the country ...
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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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How to tell if a travel location is "affordable"?
Disclaimer: The locations are just examples to set up the question and all prices are made up for the sake of the example and question.
Background: Let's say I want to visit London or Busan, and my ...
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How can I spend older Canadian money?
I'm going to Toronto later this year. I have some older Canadian currency on hand that I would like to spend. I understand Canada has recently transitioned to polymer banknotes, so I am wondering ...
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Which credit cards have global coverage?
While traveling I ran into two situations where my credit card was not accepted. I mainly use MasterCard. In China (although 10 years ago) Visa was accepted in most stores, but MasterCard was not. In ...
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Can I simply apply for a chargeback on my credit card if my flight was cancelled and I'm unable to reach the airline?
As explained in a relevant question, my flight with Condor [from Frankfurt to Prague] was recently cancelled. I've emailed them asking for a refund 5 days ago, but so far received no response. Today ...
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Where should I change Swiss Francs to USD to get the best exchange rate?
I am planning a trip to a conference in Switzerland, and my airfare will be reimbursed to me when I arrive there. They will be reimbursing me in Swiss Francs. I want to get a good exchange rate.
Is ...
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Which Australian bank/account incurs lowest fees using an ATM card overseas?
As per this question about US banks, I would like to know if any Australian bank offers an account with an ATM card (or Visa/Mastercard debit card) with no or low fees for travellers using them in ...
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Is there a crowdfunding platform for trips?
I often organise trips with a large group of friends. It is always a pain to get everybody to commit and pay in time to cover the deposits and/or book the tickets. It would be so convenient if it ...
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What is the best way to change money in Moscow?
I have Euros.
I will be in Russia along the Trans-siberian railway for about 12 days. I might go to Moscow by plane or by train.
So, what is the best way to change money? I do not know how much I ...
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Historical airfare prices to understand which month has the lowest airfare
Is there a service (don't mind paying a bit) that will tell me historically which month has the lowest airfare between two travel destinations? The thing is, that I need to fly to India from Canada (...
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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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Can I spend Renminbi in Hong Kong?
While travelling in Hong Kong, I noticed signs at several vendors advertising prices with the 元 character, which from my visit to Shanghai I recognized as the symbol for Yuán.
Since Hong Kong has its ...
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Identification on German trains
I am a student from South Africa travelling to Germany in around a month. I want to book my train tickets on the Deutsche Bahn website. Since I'm a bit hesitant to order tickets for delivery by mail (...
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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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What is the best way to get Baht in Thailand?
I was briefly in Bangkok last year and as usual tried to withdraw cash from an ATM. It said it would charge me a local fee of 200 Baht for the transaction. I cancelled and went to the next ATM which ...
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German credit card in the US
I will be travelling to the US soon and for that I obviously need a proper credit card, because Americans love their plastic money. I already own a credit card but I am a little bit confused, because ...
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How much cash can I carry while travelling from India to Poland?
I am going to travel from India to Poland.
I have a travel card, but what's the limit of cash that I can carry?
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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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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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Is there a legal limit to the amount of cash one can carry on domestic US flights?
Is there a legal limit to the amount of physical cash a US citizen can possess when flying from one US state to another? I've heard that the United States government can and is seizing any amount of ...
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Which ATMs offer no-fee cash withdrawals in Chile?
Which ATMs in Chile offer cash withdrawals without charging a fee? I am using a Visa Debit card.
My bank will not charge me fees for withdrawals, but I am concerned that the ATM's bank might.
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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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Which foreign currencies can be used to exchange for INR in India?
Is there a preferred foreign currency to bring to India to exchange for the Indian Rupee? I understand that USD is the preferred currency in most countries, but is it OK to bring CAD?
Will cab ...
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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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How to open a bank account in the US as a foreign traveler?
I am travelling to the US on vacation. I would like to open a bank account, probably a free checking account so that I can purchase tickets & rent hotels online.
How do I go about this? Is it ...
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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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Are the tax return document mandatory for a Schengen visa?
I am applying to the French embassy for a one-month Schengen visa. For proof of sufficient means, I have my bank statement (with slightly over $7000) and monthly pay slips (of about $1500). The ...
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Cuban currency exchange - ATM vs exchange office
What are fees for exchanging EUR to CUC in ATM and exchange office (CADECA)?
Is it difficult to find ATM in the main cities?
Is MasterCard accepted in ATM?
Considering these options because don't ...
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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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What is the best US bank account to use for extended world travel
I will be traveling the world over the next 1.5 years: mostly Europe, but some Middle East, South America, Africa and Asia.
I am looking to switch to a US based bank that can provide me with a debit ...
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Carrying large amounts of cash in Japan [closed]
Is it, generally speaking, safe to carry large amounts of cash (US$4000) in Japan?
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How much money can an Indian tourist carry to London
How much money can an Indian tourist carry to London. Is there a regulation by the Indian government or Uk Govt.
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