[Travelandtourism] {Spam?} RE: Money exchange when traveling international. The Worst and Best Places to get your money exchanged.

[Cheryl Echevarria]

Never exchange money at the airport the give the worst exchange and you will
be losing money. 

Where to Get the Worst Rate: The Airport
The first place nearly all travelers go in a new country is the airport
terminal, and that is the first place where you will have an opportunity to
exchange currency. Airport-based currency exchange shops know that you might
need local currency to catch a bus, train, or taxi, so they make big profits
offering you the worst exchange rate.

Where to Get Bad Rates: Currency Exchange Stores
Once you get out of the airport, you may find yourself in a market, bazaar
or popular tourist area. Exchange shops try to operate where you will need
them and take advantage of tourists to make a profit.You will probably find
better rates than the airport at a dedicated currency exchange. However,
even though the rates are better, you're still likely getting a bad deal.

Where to Get Good Rates: ATMs and Local Banks
If you want to find the best rates around, look for a local ATM or bank.
Many foreign banks are happy to exchange your dollars for local currency for
a better rate than you find elsewhere, or you can go to an ATM to skip the
line. My bank offers foreign ATM fee refunds and charges no fees for using a
foreign ATM, so if I need cash I just whip out my debit card, find the
closest bank ATM - not an ATM kiosk in a mall or supermarket - and rest easy
knowing I received the best rate for my dollars.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Travelandtourism [mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of vicki ratcliffe via Travelandtourism
Sent: Saturday, January 9, 2016 8:11 PM
To: NFB Travel and Tourism Division List <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
Cc: vicki ratcliffe <vratcliffe01 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] JFK Airport

     I took an Air france flight from Jfk and did not have any problem at
all.  I walked with someone to the gate from the check-in area and think
that I bought coffee while waiting for the flight to depart.  Even though it
is a big airport, you will only be in a certain area and be sure to stop by
the currency exchange desk if you need foreign currency.  ask the person who
assists you to make a stop at the currency desk in New York because you will
then have cash with you upon arrival overseas.

     Good luck and enjoy your trip.

Vicki


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