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Re: Analysis of buying Euros methods
Posted: 2012-04-24, 10:34 pm
balou1999_75962
Posts: 240
Location: Mokum
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Wells Fargo also offers foreign currency here in the states. I have found them to offer the best rates if you need Euros in advance. https://www.wellsfargo.com/foreignexchange/Peace
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Re: Analysis of buying Euros methods
Posted: 2012-04-25, 7:07 pm
willred27
Posts: 104
Location: New Orleans, LA
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I normally go the ATM each day but changed my mind and plan to buy euros directly from the bank before my next trip in September.
I think it will be easier just to pop in the bank once a month (thus minimizing the $20 overnight fee due to smaller amounts and no timeliness issue) and stash in a safe instead of the hassle of hitting ATM's for the maximum debit card withdrawal ($500 per day). Plus all the time spent each evening (while supposedly relaxing on vacation) balancing the foreign exchange fees, foreign transaction fees, etc. is just a pain.
My worry is where to safely carry a large amount of euros while traveling? Definitely don't want to pull out a big wad and put into the plastic bin going through security!
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Re: Analysis of buying Euros methods
Posted: 2012-04-26, 1:13 am
deadhead
Supporting Member
Posts: 469
Location: West Coast
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I would recommend a shirt with hidden pocket. http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/subi ... irts.shtmlI have the t-shirt. My passport just fits in the top zippered pocket and I feel very secure about not losing it (I have yet to forget my shirt anywhere, particularly since I general go in the early spring or fall). Not cheap but it will last you for years.
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Re: Analysis of buying Euros methods
Posted: 2012-04-26, 2:05 am
balou1999_75962
Posts: 240
Location: Mokum
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When travelling with cash I simply stash it in my backpack. Once I clear security I go to the restroom and place it on my person. I have one of those money belts that have been quite handy.
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Analysis of buying Euros methods
Posted: 2012-04-26, 3:21 am
smuler
Power Kat
Posts: 2216
Location: Big Apple Land
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My emergency cash is buried so deep inside my backpack, it would take you 5 minutes to find it.
TSA has never questioned me..it's there , for their scanners to see..
I stay at places now, where I am not too concerned about my security of property
Deadhead- that's a nice shirt
I gotta check it out
Reasonably durable ?
Best Regards
Smuler
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