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Spending money abroad.
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We are going to Canada at the beginning of September, for two weeks.
What is the best way to organise our spending money. Should we take travellers cheques, actual Canadian dollars, or use our debit card when we're there to draw money out?
On previous holidays abroad we have always taken enough spending money in the country's currency but then I worry about carrying all that money around with me all the time. Is there a better way to do it?
What is the best way to organise our spending money. Should we take travellers cheques, actual Canadian dollars, or use our debit card when we're there to draw money out?
On previous holidays abroad we have always taken enough spending money in the country's currency but then I worry about carrying all that money around with me all the time. Is there a better way to do it?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The Post Office credit card is brilliant for use abroad. It doesn't charge a fee on purchases abroad and you can use it to get your travel currency at a Post Office.
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Whenever I travel overseas I just go to the cashpoint in the destination airport and get some cash. If I need more cash I'll just head to the local ATM. I've travelled to all manner of weird and wonderful places and have had no trouble finding a cashpoint.
OK there might be ways of saving £5 in charges but the safety and convenience is much better for me than all the other faffing options.
OK there might be ways of saving £5 in charges but the safety and convenience is much better for me than all the other faffing options.
Yes you will. I've gone off Nationwide since they introduced their exchange charge. Post Office credit card is definitely the best but don't use it in an ATM over there - only for purchases. Every single store I visited in Toronto, Niagara, etc. was happy to take my card so only take enough Can$ for tips and buy them for cash at Post Office or M&S. Don't worry too much about the rate - it's probably more valuable to work out where it's cheapest to get to / park!