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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Bank statement evaluation [closed]
Bank statement on request withdrawn from the bank the 11/02/2019 for a balance between 08/2018 to 22/01/2019 as shown on the pictures.
My question: will they suspect that this bank statement ...
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US Dollars abroad [duplicate]
On my next trip to India I was thinking of exchanging some US dollars I have left from travelling into rupees. I have now realised that they are 2006, 2009 and even one 1998 100 USD notes; do you ...
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Bringing US currency back from Colombia
I am going to visit Colombia. If I gamble at the casino, how much US currency can I bring back without a problem? $9,500?
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Better to bring US dollars, Sterling, Euros or South African Rand into Namibia?
I will need to bring around US$7000 worth of currency into Namibia for a short stay.
(Note that the Namibian dollar is pegged to the South African Rand, and Rand are accepted in place of Namibian ...
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Available help for voluntary departure from the UK
I would like to inquire as to what kind of assistance is available for voluntary repatriation to my country, Nigeria?
I’ve spent 14 years in the UK, worked-studied and even started a family here. ...
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Breaking $100 banknotes into smaller denominations while in the US
I will be travelling to the US and have some (clarification: 7 or 8) 100 USD banknotes. When I arrive there, I would like to change them into 5/10/20 USD banknotes, to use when credit cards are ...
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How to avoid credit card fee gouging in foreign countries?
I'm leaving (the US) for the Dominican Republic tomorrow and I only just discovered that credit cards charge a 3% fee on every transaction. I haven't been out of the country lately, but this isn't how ...
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Calculating the best exchange rate for a given currency based on direct conversion vs multiple currency conversion
I am not sure this is the best place to ask this question.
Anyways, here it goes.
I live in Mauritius and i am travelling to Tokyo soon.
So i would like to exchange some currencies before leaving ...
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Are there any drawbacks to "travel money cards"?
The cards I'm asking about are sometimes called "travel cards" or "prepaid cards" or "forex cards". I don't know if there is one universally accepted name.
I have never used one because I believe ...
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How do I open a bank account in Japan without a residence card? [closed]
I will be flying to Japan next month for work. I have obtained the Certificate of Eligibility which is valid for 3 months from my employer in Japan. I have a short term visa which is valid for 3 month ...
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Taking cash to the UK and France
I’m travelling January 2 to London and going to Paris January 10 by Train, going back to my country by plane on January 20. How much money do I need to bring with me to London so my entry won’t be ...
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When traveling to Venezuela, what currency should I carry with me
I am planning a trip to Venezuela, but I don't know what kind of currency I should carry with me. Can I take US Dollars? Do I have to exchange my money to Venezuelan bolivars?
I see a lot of posts ...
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Is it legal to travel with a suitcase full of physical cash (worthless banknotes) from Venezuela?
I want to buy some cash.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-45246409
These banknotes are so cool, they are worth much more as collectibles.
Is it legal to travel with a suitcase full of ...
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What is the best alternative for cash payments in Thailand?
Is there any payment system in Thailand that can be used instead of cash payments?
There is AliPay in China, Sberbank in Russia; Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost worldwide, but I couldn't find ...
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Acceptance of large bills in Denmark
How difficult is it to break large kroner bills (200 or 500 kr) in Copenhagen?
I'm asking because I know it's very hard for a tourist to pay with 50 or 100 dollar bills in US; and some people didn't ...
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Is it really possible to open bank account in China without a permanent address - does it mean the card is provided on the spot?
Asking because my WeChat account got blocked: How to unlock WeChat money as a foreigner in China?
Doing research on how to open a bank account.
https://www.saporedicina.com/english/open-bank-account-...
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Changing currencies vs withdrawing at ATMs in Argentina
My partner and I will be travelling to Argentina by the end of the year, spending two weeks in multiple locations, including Buenos Aires, El Calafate and Ushuaia.
We have all accomodations booked and ...
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Where can I exchange Mongolian currency in Sydney?
I was given Mongolian money and I would like to exchange it within Australia. Where in Sydney can I exchange it?
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Reisebank currency exchange [closed]
I'm gonig to travel to Berlin in a week and I want to know the fees charges to convert from foreign currency to Euro currency?
I tried google and browse around their web but I unable to retrieve ...
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Where in Seattle can I withdraw Euros?
I will be visiting Seattle next week and I really need to withdraw cash but in Euros. Where can I do that with a foreign bank card with small fee?
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How long can I travel for with 30k? [closed]
I am a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu lover. I have travelled to a couple of places in Europe to train this year during my holidays from work and have really enjoyed the experience.
Anyway, I would like to ...
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Type of Bank Account for UK Visa [duplicate]
Do I have to submit Bank Statements for both Current and Savings account or is Current account enough?
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Lufthansa, Bank and SEPA mega mess
Oct 9: I booked a flight in lufthansa.com, and paid via SEPA (never used it before), which asked for my IBAN. I received the confirmation email (booking code and e-ticket no.), so far so good!
Oct 12:...
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How can I exchange an old pound coin in the UK?
Since I haven't opened a bank account in the UK yet, this question should be valid for travellers as well. When a bus driver rejected the coin (£1) below, I noticed that it is out of circulation. As ...
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General rule for where to exchange cash: country of departure or destination? [duplicate]
As a general rule, can one say that it is better to exchange cash for a foreign trip in the country of departure or of arrival? My main concern here is a favorable exchange rate.
As a concrete case, ...
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Can I change euro coins for euro notes at UK airports?
I've amassed a large amount of euro coins over the course of a few holidays, but it's annoying to take them on holiday. Will a bureau de change or bank at the airport change them for notes?
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Sending money to a friend stuck abroad without a debit card?
A friend of mine is stuck in Spain without a debit card, and I'm trying to send her some cash by whatever means available from here in the US. None of the bank branches near her are American, they're ...
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Do I need cash in Budapest (Hungary)?
I am from Germany and I will go to Hungary in December. I wonder if I need to get any cash? Can I pay with credit / debit card (maestro + master card) in restaurants / cafés / tourist attractions?
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Validity of German debit card in Switzerland
I have a Deutsche Bank maestro debit card that i got in Germany with no magnetic strip, but a chip. I am traveling to Switzerland next week. Can I make transactions in hotel and restaurants in there ...
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Traveling from Peru to Argentina - where should I buy Pesos?
Recently, the value of the Argentinian Peso relative to other currencies has been somewhat erratic and overall dropped by 25-30% (see chart vs US Dollars and set the range to August - September 2018).
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how much money can immigrant family carry to USA? [duplicate]
Hi I am Libyan I have US IR1 visa to the USA .
family of six members
adults and 4 kids
how much Maximum money as immigrant family can carry to USA ?
please advise
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Exchanging older United States currency in Japan
I am traveling to Japan and I want to know if these old 100 USD bills are accepted there for currency exchange.
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My dog chewed my money
I hope this is the place to ask this question.
A few minutes ago my dog chewed my dollars, the thing is: this money is going to be used in a trip I'm doing to USA. I bought this dollars because my ...
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Can I use a JCB credit card in the UK?
I am travelling in the UK from Japan next month. I was wondering if many places accept a JCB credit card.
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Shanghai Airport (PVG) ATMs or cash exchange in terminal 2
I have a transit through PVG airport in China and will be in terminal 2 for a few hours. I have a Chinese bank account and a UnionPay card with quite a bit of cash left in it that I want to withdraw. ...
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How to get cash in Europe (ATM cards and taking cash) coming from United States [duplicate]
Can someone recommend a good ATM card to obtain for an American going to Europe. Specifically, I'm going to England/Wales if that makes a difference.
To give back, I mention that I have a Amazon ...
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Converting euros to czk vs converting rands (zar) to czk
I am traveling to Prague and Berlin at the end of the year. In South Africa we are unable to access the czk currency. I have been told a way is to convert euros to czk upon arrival.
The issue I am ...
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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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russian women asking for $2000.00 to show athorities she has enough money for her trip [duplicate]
i have met a girl online from rusia. we have been sending massages through my email address.it has now been six weeks since her first message.she uses the internet cafe. she was short $516 american ...
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Does cash over USD 10,000 need to be declared before boarding a domestic flight connecting to an international flight?
There is a related previous question with an answer that suggests (in passing) that the declaration can be done at the final airport before leaving the US. But it does not address whether waiting ...
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Spending pesos at IAH
I have a layover in Houston on the way back from Mexico, and I have a small amount of money left in pesos. Will I be able to buy food with pesos in the airport, or would I have to exchange them first?
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Known places that exchange 500 euros notes
The 500 euro acceptance at shops and markets was highly discussed in this post:
Are 500 Euro notes accepted by banks in Spain?
However, I'd like to know if there are any known places that exchange ...
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Is it possible to pay for the bus at Skopje airport with euros or a credit card?
Some friends and I are visiting Skopje next week. We want to take the bus from the airport to the city centre. I've read many times that you can pay nearly everywhere in Macedonia with euros. Is this ...
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Which banks in mainland China (if any) don't charge ATM withdrawal fees
What are some banks in China whose ATMs don't charge ATM withdrawal fees if I withdraw money from a foreign VISA or MasterCard? (If all of them charge these fees, which ones charge the least?)
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My girlfriend wants $1500 to prove she can look after herself when she arrives in Australia [duplicate]
My girlfriend wants $1500 to prove to customs that she had money to look after herself when she arrives in Australia. True or false. I'm questioning it. I do believe it's for real. She seems very ...
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Can 2009 US 100-dollar notes still be used anywhere in the world? [closed]
I currently have 100 US dollars (2009 series) and want to use them anywhere in the world.
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Old paper Canadian currency
I live in England and have just found an envelope with old paper Canadian money in it for value $405 (in various denominations). Is there any way I can change it to new notes whilst in the UK? If ...
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Withdrawing from US local Bank in Africa
I will soon be travelling through some African nations like Senegal, Kenya etc. Now I have had some people say United States Dollars are withdrawable from a US Bank Debit Card. I use Metabank and ...
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Am I at risk of unusable half banknotes in Quebec?
According to this CBC article from 2015, some people in Quebec cut bank notes in half, which are then used as two separate notes each worth half the original value. These notes are known as "demi&...
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Can I use US bank issued credit/debit cards in Canada?
I will visit Toronto this summer. I have a US VISA credit card and a US MasterCard debit card. Do stores there usually accept these two cards? If so, which one has the cheaper transaction fee, or are ...
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