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

[Justin Young]

Great information & thanks for sharing!

Justin

On 1/9/16, Cheryl Echevarria via Travelandtourism
<travelandtourism at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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