Food & TravelOct 10, 2023
Applejasonkiddd

Buy Euro in US or in Europe when traveling?

I am trying to exchange currency before traveling to Europe. Is it best to buy Euro in the US (I believe not) or is it better to do it in Europe’s airport? I don’t have much time for other options.

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Apple jasonkiddd OP Oct 10, 2023

Yeah I don’t have that much time

Apple jasonkiddd OP Oct 10, 2023

Not card, US dollar to Euro

Siemens ejgicisbr Oct 10, 2023

Open a wise bank account and transfer money to it using Atlantic

Netskope TvSM71 Oct 10, 2023

You can get it from your bank in US. It would be the cheapest option but might take 1-2 days.

Resonance Companies KssW42 Oct 10, 2023

How about just going to a bank there and using your debit card? Even with fees, it might work out equivalent to cash exchanges

Zscaler RpjB28 Oct 10, 2023

Most banks carry euro’s. Just call and ask, then go pick it up same day. Wells Fargo carried Euro’s for me.

Amazon t5Oh19 Oct 10, 2023

Just use Apple Pay. Why bother with cash? What are you trying to optimize?

Wise Ltd. noawu Oct 10, 2023

Also a good option^

Precisely orYy87 Oct 10, 2023

Or Google Pay

Wise Ltd. noawu Oct 10, 2023

Just open a multi currency account with Wise and order the physical Wise card. No ATM fees in most cases and you can instantly transfer money via your phone.

Meta UXmS85 Oct 10, 2023

Neither, just use revoult or wise or Instarem multi currency account, or simply pay using credit card.

Sanofi Landscaper Oct 10, 2023

some things are cash only😀

Nextdoor Khosrowsha Oct 10, 2023

The best is to use a credit card. Or online payment systems gpay, apple pay as mentioned above. If you need cash, then I have found money exchanger in China Town (in any city to give the best rate). In general, it is best to take it from here.