Travelex is currently at $1.8951 so still an excellent rate.
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Travelex is currently at $1.8951 so still an excellent rate.
just transferred via xe @ 194
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by freddiehollie
Thats a very sexist comment there Carol.
Maybe I should pass your details on to the relevant department[msnwink][msnwink]
Its no use apologising after you have criticized your husband[msnwink][msnwink]
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[msnoo]Don't do that please..he will never do the hoovering again if he thinks I spoke badly of him[msnwink]
New high today - $1.9918. Is it really going to happen this time?
Wouldn't it be nice[msnsmile2]
Excellent news...[msnsmile2]
We`re leaving next week for 3 weeks how much money do you reckon i should change
Never been before so not really sure.
Me , DW and 3 children.
Will sort the money out over the next few days, i bank with Barclays and they`ve said they will exchange commision free, is this a good deal or do you recommend anywhere else.
Counting the minutes to go.....[8D]
Don't change any money.
Just use your Debit Card for an ATM(cash machine) and Credit card for all purchases. Nationwide BS gives best rate of exchange; but all are better than exchanging for cash or TC. Shopping in High Street USA is exactly the same as shopping in High street UK. Plastic is King!!
Just ring your bank and CC company to tell them you will be using them a lot in the USA. That is because they get worried with unusual spending patterns and might stop the cards if they aren't pre-warned.
Alex,
If you prefer to get travellers cheques Marks and Spencer rates of exchange are usually very good and I think they are commission free too. Make sure that you get $ travellers cheques and not sterling, they can be used exactly the same as cash and change given, some places do require ID though.
I cant really help you with how much you will need as that all depends on whether you have already bought your attraction tickets and obviously how much you intend to eat out etc. It is always a good idea to take a credit card though as you may well be tempted to do a lot of shopping[msnwink]
Have a brilliant time, I am sure you will.
Karen
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by steviesrightfoot
Excellent news...[msnsmile2]
We`re leaving next week for 3 weeks how much money do you reckon i should change
Never been before so not really sure.
Me , DW and 3 children.
Will sort the money out over the next few days, i bank with Barclays and they`ve said they will exchange commision free, is this a good deal or do you recommend anywhere else.
Counting the minutes to go.....[8D]
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Robert5988
Don't change any money.
Just use your Debit Card for an ATM(cash machine) and Credit card for all purchases. Nationwide BS gives best rate of exchange; but all are better than exchanging for cash or TC. Shopping in High Street USA is exactly the same as shopping in High street UK. Plastic is King!!
Just ring your bank and CC company to tell them you will be using them a lot in the USA. That is because they get worried with unusual spending patterns and might stop the cards if they aren't pre-warned.
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Have to agree Robert. I only use dollars for tips these days.
Lloyds TSB Money card may be a safer option if you wish to buy in advance
http://www.lloydstsb.com/travel/travel_money_card.asp
Works as a straightforward visa card, but you just put the amount on it that you wish to spend and you can top it up as and when you like
it guarantees the rate on the day you purchase the cash, so you can keep an eye on the rates and if your happy, add some cash
Also will replace it with the balance on it with another card if lost or stolen and no need to carry loads if id around to use it