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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 9:17 pm
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Originally Posted by jeanie
I find a good method is to buy currency from my bank before I leave. Specifically, I have an account at Bank of America, and for a $7.50 fee they will convert currency before I leave. I believe they waive that fee if you convert more than $1000 USD.
They may only charge you a $7.50 but the exchange rates for more exotic currencies will be awful.
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