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Old May 8, 2006 | 11:48 am
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Originally Posted by weiching
Does anyone know the best place to get the best rates for currency exchange? I have been told that airports generally are the best because of volume.
An airport is the last place I'd convert currency. If you're arriving in a country, the best place to get currency is at an ATM. You should get the bank rate. Also, some banks may impose a fee.

If, on the other hand, you're arriving home and need to convert money back to your home currency, I would consider meeting up with local Flyertalkers to do an exchange. I'm not kidding. Just last Saturday night at dinner (on the dhammer53 Brooklyn Reality Tour), I saw someone paying for his meal (via an exchange) with euros.

When you depart from a foreign country, you can always buy something at the airport with your remaining cash;then, charge the rest.

Welcome to Flyertalk weiching.

Dan

Edit: Check out this post for additional info http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=556236
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