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Exchange or use ATM

  • 15-03-2018 5:36pm
    #1
    lorcand1990
    Registered Users Posts: 360 ✭✭


    Hi guys, this has probably been asked before but couldn't find a thread on it..

    I'm heading on holiday to America next month for a couple of weeks. Just wanted to check if there's better value in using one of the currency exchange shops/banks/post office to change Euro to Dollar before i go, or is it better to use an ATM in America & just take out money as I need it over there? Thanks!


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  • #2
    EverythingGood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭EverythingGood


    We preloaded our credit card for hotels / carhire etc and had cash with us from the credit union, and then also used ATM's when needed.


  • #3
    beechwood55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭beechwood55


    Get a Revolut card and use that.


  • #4
    Fanny Wank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭Fanny Wank


    beechwood55 wrote: »
    Get a Revolut card and use that.

    By far the cheapest option

    Though there is a monthly limit on ATM withdrawals before fees kick in


  • #5
    Charles Babbage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,839 ✭✭✭Charles Babbage


    Most US ATMS charge $3 or so, identifying ones which do not is one thing. Also understand the commission on your credit and debit cards, these may vary a bit. Checking if your debit cards can do cashback in shops is another option to get cash without the ATM fee. When I was there lately my cards wouldn't do cashback, although my Laser card would 15 years ago!!


  • #6
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,826 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    beechwood55 wrote: »
    Get a Revolut card and use that.

    +1

    Order ASAP so you have it on time.


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