What is the cheapest way to exchange dollars to euros? Euro travellers checks, ATM's, bank, credit cards?
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I was in Europe not too long ago and by far, the cheapest way to go is use the ATM once you get there. You still pay the "foreign ATM fee" you would pay just like going to an ATM that is not a part of your bank at home (probably around $4.00) which is less than the usual transaction fee to exchange currency, and the best/most favorable exchange rates. This is partially because the bank does not have to keep a supply of the other country's currency.
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While I've never done a study abroad in France, I was an intern in Northern France last summer and I've traveled through France a lot. Bringing hard currency may not be the best idea, because they don't let you carry too much currency through customs checkpoints (but it is mostly the honor system). Also, if you are robbed, then you'll find yourself with NO money. \n\nA credit or a debit card is a good idea. Most French stores and restaurants accept american cards (you'll want to make sure that it's marked in the windows or on the registers before you start filling a shopping cart or ordering your meal--remember: Acceptez-vous les cartes de crédit américaines?--and you'll also often end up showing the cashiers how to use it, as they're not used to our swipe system).\n\nAlso, check with your bank before going. My bank charges me a 3% "currency exchange fee" when I use my debit card like a credit card, however, when I pull money out of an international ATM, there's just a $5 fee. This means that if I pull out more than 200 euros worth from the ATM, I am actually losing less money than just paying with my card at the register.\n\nIt really is practically impossible to tell you how much to expect to spend, because I don't know what is already paid for. Do you have to pay to get into museums? That can add up fast. The metro system is cool, but that can be expensive as well. Are you traveling to other cities other than Paris? Will you have to pay for your train/plane? Nicer restaurants will end up being about 20 to 30 euros a meal.\n\nYou may want to check out the Fodor's Online website. They have a guide to restaurants (and hotels if that isn't taken care of by your travel group). Oh, and for the restaurants, my wife and I found that the traiteurs chinois are often less expensive than eating elsewhere, but you're going to miss out on that authentic experience.\n\nGood luck and enjoy your stay. I hope that helps.
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Take travelers checks and send the numbers to your own internet e mail address in case you lose the checks they can get replaced.\n\nIf you get the checks in US dollars, you can compare bank rates when you are there and choose. Travelers checks still remain the best way to ensure reliable money on trips. American Express is international and will quickly replace them if lost or stolen.\n\nYou can withdraw from most ATM's in England with your bank card. There is not the same charging system in England for using other banks ATM's (Avoid the ones in stores, stations etc as they do charge). You bank will decide the exchange rate at the time and may also charge a small fee.\n\nAll the UK has "chip and pin" so you need to make sure you have your PIN numbers then you can use your bank card or your credit card in any stores, restaurants etc.\n\nHSBC is a British company with plenty branches in England so you would think "the worlds local bank" would help but don't rely on it, they suck.
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Western Union-- send money anywhere in the world. \nBank to Bank transfers also could help.
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Transfering money from anywhere is not a problem.  You can physically send the currency, get a cashiers check or money order, or electronically wire from one account to another.  You could even purchase some goods like gold/jewels and send those (with shipping insurance!) Credit cards have nothing to do with transferring money - unless you use them to get a cash advance (which some lines of credit allow).
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You can send her money through "western Union" (available at most travel agents) and all she has to do is take I.D & go collect it from her post office.\n\nYou could send her travellers cheques that many places accept as cash (you can buy them in dollars).\n\nYou can just send her some money through the post (I'd recommend sending it as a sign when accepted secure post)
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You can buy Euros ar any airport or you can open a FREE Euro PayPal account.\n\nYou can also open an Euro Account in any European Bank or more traditionally in a Switzerland Bank like UBS or Credit Suisse (they have branches in many US Cities) \n\nYou can also invest in the London Stock Exhchange or in any other European Stock Exchange.\n\nI can help you with all your international financial needs.
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just check this out it will help you\n\nxe.com   Personal Currency Assistant™
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Yeah - one euro, two euros
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Your ATM card with visa or master card will work in Europe.  But you will get Local currency only :D
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Use this site's converter: http://www.xe.com/ucc\n1 Euro = 1.23070 USD\n1 Pound = 1.77938 USD
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always go for a currency basket , make changes according to situation and economic data ( $ , euro , gold , swiss , yen)
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TRY THIS SITE:\n\nhttp://www.translatum.gr/converter/currency.htm
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Everbank has accounts in foreign currencies. For example, you can open a CD in Euros.
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http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html\nthis link will allow you to figure out the exchange rate..\n not sure if that is what you want .. or do you want to know what currencys there are?\nhttp://europa.eu.int/comm/translation/currencies/entable1.htm
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No,but you can trade at a German bank for euro,\nor like the preivious user said old ones can be sold at antique shops
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Use your Euros to buy more beer :)