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Currency
is one of the most important parts of any trip. We offer some tips on
where best to change your money, a foreign currency converter and other
tips to help your well earned dollar travel that bit further.
ATM
Machines and Currency Exchange - Tips on using your ATM card when
travelling overseas. If well researched your ATM card can offer you the
best exchange rates and solve the problem of carrying large wads of
money around.
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Currency
Converter - We have linked up with Oanda to offer you a multi
currency converter that allows you to calculate the exchange rate of
most of the world's currencies. Please note that the link will open in a
new window.
Credit
Cards - Another way to avoid carrying lost of cash is to use your
credit card. Not all cards are equal though, and we look at some things
you should be aware of when travelling.
ATM
Card Tips and Credit
Card Tips - While using your credit cards and ATM cards is generally
a good idea, there is risk attached. We look at some of the things you
should be aware of when using your cards.
Travellers
Cheques - While we recommend using your ATM or credit cards when
travelling, travellers cheques can help you avoid certain potential
problems associated with using your cards, but that extra piece of mind
comes at a cost.
Pictures
of the Euro - Many of us are accustomed to Europe's old currencies,
the franc, lira etc but with the Euro now being used in almost every
European country it helps to get acquainted with how this new currency
looks.
VAT
Refunds for Travellers in Thailand - Guide to claiming back VAT on
purchases made in Thailand.
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There
are many other country specific tips in the column to the left and other
general tips below:
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