Most efficient way to get dollars for short U.S break

veryangryman

Avoiding charges as much as possible.

PTSB is the bank

MidMan25

https://www.revolut.com/our-pricing-plans

Used this app while abroad recently. Extremely handy to be able to change funds between currencies as much as you want. I use it for all my day to day expenditure back home too. Currency exchange is at the market rate with no fees.

The J Stands for Jay

Mr.S wrote: »

Revolut really is the best way.

Top it up with € and when you arrive take out $100 in cash for emergencies / tips and use the card for everything else. No charges.

Always pay in local ($) currency when it prompted at the ATM or payment terminals.

You can't use it at most self service gas stations just FYI.

You pretty much can't use any non-US card in gas stations. Load of hassle.

stefanovich

McGaggs wrote: »

You pretty much can't use any non-US card in gas stations. Load of hassle.

I'd say a quarter of them accept Irish cards. Amex is the way to go if renting in the US regularly.

coylemj

I haven't rented a car in the US for a long time but why would a gas station refuse to accept an Irish credit card when they're accepted in hotels, restaurants and stores all over the US?

Atlantic Dawn

I think the gas station issue no longer exists since they switched to needing PIN numbers over there.