| Author | Message | ||
     melicious Citizen Username: Melicious Post Number: 726 Registered: 6-2002  |
What's the cheapest, closest place? Thanks! | ||
| Sherri De Rose Citizen Username: Honeydo Post Number: 407 Registered: 11-2005 |
I believe you can get foreign currency at an American Express Store. There is one in Summit on Springfield Ave. If you need it for travel, you're better off using the ATM's in the country you are going to. You'll get a better daily exchange rate. Just make sure the credit card you are using does not charge a surcharge for this service. | ||
| blackcat Citizen Username: Blackcat Post Number: 728 Registered: 6-2001 |
I would use an ATM in the country when you get there. Also keep in mind that some credit card companies charge a surcharge for non-US transactions. In addition to a crappy exchange rate, my Chase card hits me with a 3% surcharge for these foreign transactions. | ||
| SOrising Citizen Username: Sorising Post Number: 673 Registered: 2-2006 |
I used VISA to get Italian lira years ago. Supposedely, the exchange rate was better, but I've also heard this denied. A friend who is a banker might tell you the truth. But do watch out for surcharges. | ||
| John Caffrey Citizen Username: Jerseyjack Post Number: 507 Registered: 11-2005 |
AAA store in Springfield. You can get travelers checks in many foreign denominations. As per prior post, your credit card works in foreign ATMs. | ||
| Robert Little Citizen Username: Boblittle Post Number: 373 Registered: 4-2003 |
I had to change out Russian and Belarus rubles for dollars. Newark airport has both an American Express and a Thomas Cooke. But they don't take Belarus money. | ||
| KRNL Citizen Username: Krnl Post Number: 128 Registered: 9-2005 |
We just got Euros and Pounds from Bank of America. Ordered them over the internet and they were delivered to the local bank. A nice package of mixed currency so we can have bills that are useful once we arrive. Now that banks are charging more fees for ATM currency transfers, we've found it useful to get some cash ahead of time--especially when we are arriving early or going to a destination where ATMs are few and far between. It is also important to know before you leave that it is difficult to change some currencies, as RL found withh his Belarus rubles, back to dollars once you get back to the U.S. | ||
| Robert Little Citizen Username: Boblittle Post Number: 377 Registered: 4-2003 |
The Belarus money was a client's; he needed USDs here and needed me to run the errand. I don't bring foreign currency home. Just go to duty free at the foreign airport on departure, buy some wine (or whatever) and push all the local currency across the counter, then pay the remaining balance with a credit card. | ||
| juju's petals Citizen Username: Jujus_petals Post Number: 327 Registered: 5-2003  |
If you work in the City, most branches in midtown have a variety of currency. I got Belgian francs at the Chase near 42nd street (maybe it was at 37th street?) just by walking in and asking for them. Remember, credit card companies typcially change a fee now for foreign currency exchange. It isn't huge, but you should be aware of what it is for your card before you leave. |
