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Jul 9, 2019
10:48
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Mr. Belding
The easy way out
Europe travel questions
1. Should I pay for most things with credit cards or Euros when I’m there?
How do I get Euros? Can I only exchange cash I bring?
2. Do I have to carry around my passport at all times or can I leave it in my hotel room safe?
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(Mr. Belding, Jul 9, 2019 at 5:06pm)
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Europe travel questions
Mr. Belding
The easy way out
7/9/19 10:48am
you can leave yoru passport in the safe. use your credit card and always pay
molodyets
7/9/19 10:50am
There are lots of things that require cash though
mncstr
7/9/19 7:36pm
What countries will you be in? The have different ID laws
webster242
7/9/19 10:50am
France, Germany, Switzerland
Mr. Belding
7/9/19 11:29am
Switzerland uses Swiss Francs and not Euros
mncstr
7/9/19 7:38pm
Don't bring cash
Boomcannon
7/9/19 10:51am
If the place you go to isn't on the up and up with credit card machines,
RyneK
7/9/19 10:56am
But get some cash at ATM's
mncstr
7/9/19 7:41pm
Don't carry your passport. Make a copy of main page, carry that in your wallet.
mik3
7/9/19 10:52am
Get the mobile passport and it can speed some things up in airports.
Thrill
7/9/19 10:55am
What’s that?
Mr. Belding
7/9/19 11:31am
RE: What’s that?
Thrill
7/9/19 12:41pm
Keep things close to the vest, they pick pocket
Heinz57
7/9/19 10:56am
easy: wear a money belt. Get euros from a cash machine. have a copy of your
idacoug
7/9/19 10:56am
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Buffalo
7/9/19 10:58am
Are now obsolete
mncstr
7/9/19 7:42pm
Global entry, worth it. 100.00 for five years
Heinz57
7/9/19 10:58am
If you use an ATM don't do that Dynamic Translation crap--its a straight rip-off
coug almighty
7/9/19 11:20am
When using your credit card, always pay in the local currency. They will offer
Tare
7/9/19 11:22am
Good tip here
BYUfan92
7/9/19 11:26am
We have taken pictures of our passports, front & back of the credit cards we use
BYUfan92
7/9/19 11:23am
Make sure you have a credit card with no foreign fees
HoustonCougar
7/9/19 11:27am
Most restaurants, hotels, large supermarkets etc take credit cards
korihor
7/9/19 11:43am
We traveled to France for the first time earlier in the year, and i spent some
Cheap Seats
7/9/19 11:45am
One place where signature cards are sometimes not accepted: unmanned gas station
mncstr
7/9/19 7:46pm
I carry a credit card with no foreign transaction fees and then purchase as usual
kccougar
7/9/19 11:58am
The only thing you need cash for is if you need to use a public bathroom
Cougz19
7/9/19 12:49pm
I lived there and this is just not true. In fact, they really prefer cash.
idacoug
7/9/19 1:59pm
I don’t think he meant that’s what they prefer. I think he meant that’s what’s easiest and most convenient for me.
Mr. Belding
7/9/19 2:22pm
You'll be disappointed/stuck if you're totally cashless
mncstr
7/9/19 7:47pm
it not always easy and convenient for him if he doesn't have cash on hand.
idacoug
7/10/19 11:20am
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