Originally Posted by
webdes03
So I'm in a bit of a bind. If this is in the wrong forum feel free to move it, but I didn't see one for currency so I figured I'd ask my fellow CO travelers.
I always used to order my foreign currency through AMEX. According to their website they don't do the online ordering of foreign currency anymore, the website claims I have to go to a partner's store (and the closest one is a couple hours away). This is unfortunate as I've used AMEX for years and their product was really nice (you could actually pick which denominations you wanted and they'd ship it to you FedEx for like $12).
I bank with a Credit Union, that doesn't do any foreign currency, so I'm left with a problem. I need to order British Pounds for an upcoming trip and need a new place to order them. I've been on the Travelex website, but I thought I'd ask the community here where you order your currency before I went with Travelex. If anyone has any suggestions I'm all ears.
Thanks!
Per everyone else, in developed countries (i.e. anywhere in Western Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, etc.) use an ATM although there may be daily limits. They are everywhere (even in small towns) and the rate is good. Also, you don't have to worry about carrying large sums of cash. The only caveat is make sure you have 4 digit pin code (or less) as some foreign machines will not accept a longer one.