Meyers of EuroCheapo. Airport exchange desks depend on their convenience to make money. You'll be better off finding an ATM in the airport and using your debit card to get cash. Hotel exchange desks are just as pricey but for a different reason. Heads up: Don't be duped by the sign at the currency exchange counter claiming "no fees, no commissions. Some credit card companies give U.
It's called dynamic currency conversion. If you're not careful, dynamic currency conversion could cost you big time. While this seems convenient, it is one of the worst deals in travel and should always be avoided," Fodor's Stallings says. According to Meyers, it's always better to pay in the local currency when traveling.
This adds an extra conversion, which is good for the banks but not for you," says Meyers. The extra conversion means you will pay more in fees. Heads up: According to Stallings, you should insist that your transaction be charged in the local currency or just pay in cash.
Sales of traveler's checks are in decline as travelers adopt new technology and more convenient methods of payment, says Brusilovsky of Travelex Currency Services. According to the U. Federal Reserve, traveler's checks peaked in the s but have declined in use ever since. But they can still provide a safety net, Meyers says. But, if they are made out in dollars, you'll need to convert them at a bank or currency counter, which can mean a fee or a lousy conversion rate.
Heads up: A few hundred dollars in traveler's checks can be a good emergency fund if you have any trouble with your cards or lose your wallet, Meyers says. Getting a cash advance on your credit card is an easy way to break the bank, whether you're abroad or in the U.
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