Where to Buy Euros in the US because.....
May 10, 2014, 6:32 pm
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Where in the U.S.? If you'll be on Manhattan Island, you'll have more options than if you're in Manhattan, Kansas.
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Originally Posted by spachick
When I arrive in Europe, it's going to be rather late.
I just want to get into a cab and GO!
So I want to get some Euro's here in the US.
I refuse to go to the exchange places at the airport.
I thought of the bank, AAA or American Express Travel Centers.
Am I missing any other choices?
I just want to get into a cab and GO!
So I want to get some Euro's here in the US.
I refuse to go to the exchange places at the airport.
I thought of the bank, AAA or American Express Travel Centers.
Am I missing any other choices?
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May 12, 2014, 11:26 am
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Thanks for the help, seems like ATM is best option. But then the airport site states that Terminal 2 ATM's are a long walk and that's where I'm coming in. May just risk it and if it's too far, call it a night. Arranging for hotel to pick us up anyways so I won't have to pay for that. May just get cash next day at ATM in city.
Getting CZK from Bank of America here doesn't seem like a great option anymore with the atrocious exchange rate + delivery fee.
Getting CZK from Bank of America here doesn't seem like a great option anymore with the atrocious exchange rate + delivery fee.
Should not be a problem, but what I did last year was to go to FOREX and exchange a very small amount of money, just enough to pay for bus/Metro.
Suspect that is not an option with 6 year old, but as pragueairport.co.uk (see bottom of this post) states, for a small hit you can easily exchange just enough money.
Interesting web site, though wonder why Prague Airport would have a UK domain
Bolding mine.
Suspect that is not an option with 6 year old, but as pragueairport.co.uk (see bottom of this post) states, for a small hit you can easily exchange just enough money.
Interesting web site, though wonder why Prague Airport would have a UK domain
Bolding mine.
May 13, 2014, 10:15 am
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I should add that my local Wells Fargo would charge $7.50 to order euros, but by driving to the "bigger" branch I was able to get them on the spot for free. Just call to find out which one carries them.
May 22, 2014, 3:36 am
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If you think taking a 5% fx hit is "free" I've got news for you. Just use atms; it's not 1980 any more.
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May 31, 2014, 5:14 am
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Where to Buy Euros in the US because.....
I believe the original question asked was where to buy euros in the United States. If wanting to arrive with a few euros in hand would make her feel less stressed, then buying a few euros at a local bank is a good option. A few bucks to decrease her stress? Why not?
May 31, 2014, 5:22 am
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Because every major airport in Europe has many ATMs. Stress is completely unwarranted.
May 31, 2014, 8:23 am
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If you don't got time for that then you need to pay up for an airport exchange or whatever a bank wants to charge in the US. Can't have it both ways.
Jun 5, 2014, 12:43 pm
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I flew into Prague last year. ATMs easy to find as you exit the airport. No brainer, this is the way to do it. Certainly nothing to stress over.
Thanks for the help, seems like ATM is best option. But then the airport site states that Terminal 2 ATM's are a long walk and that's where I'm coming in. May just risk it and if it's too far, call it a night. Arranging for hotel to pick us up anyways so I won't have to pay for that. May just get cash next day at ATM in city.
Getting CZK from Bank of America here doesn't seem like a great option anymore with the atrocious exchange rate + delivery fee.
Getting CZK from Bank of America here doesn't seem like a great option anymore with the atrocious exchange rate + delivery fee.