Originally Posted by
Fredd
I would plan to use my credit card and withdraw only the cash I think I'll need for small purchases.
I'd use a debit card, but not a credit card. My card treats that as a cash advance and interest at 19.5% is payable immediately until the cash is repaid. It's a very expensive way to get money. Withdrawing from your US account using an ATM is the cheapest option.