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Jun 1, 2023
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Everyman
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Unless you plan to use taxis.
We were in Paris, in December, and half the cabs we took, were unable to use credit cards, for various reasons.
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I need to buy Euros and Pounds for a trip next month
StantonMac
6/1/23 11:56am
I can't help with your first question, but Zions has always been good for me
Flyski
6/1/23 11:58am
You can check current rates from your own bank (if they offer an exchange) and
m0resn0w
6/1/23 11:59am
My suggestion is to exchange a little in the airport, but you get better exchange rates most of the time through ATMs.
specsauce
6/1/23 11:59am
Yes, we plan to use credit cards mostly, but want to have cash on hand for tips,
StantonMac
6/1/23 12:10pm
this is the way
scottpete
6/1/23 1:23pm
Trying to time the market is always a fool's errand. That includes currency exchanges.
Indy Coug
6/1/23 11:59am
Why do you need cash? I almost never get foreign currency. Maybe a little. But use the CC as much as you can.
RalphWiggam
6/1/23 11:59am
Unless you plan to use taxis.
Everyman
6/1/23 12:02pm
'reasons' usually being to rip off tourists - no paper trail
BeyondTheMark
6/1/23 12:03pm
And this isn't a Paris thing, but a universally cabby thing
BeyondTheMark
6/1/23 12:03pm
Taxi? Uber is so much more convenient in Paris. No need to even talk to
Cheap Seats
6/1/23 12:06pm
100x yes, google maps find place copy paste into uber voila ! 🙂
franklyvulgar
6/1/23 12:10pm
This. Grab some cash at an ATM well after you arrive. When you get to the hotel.
jvquarterback
6/1/23 12:06pm
+1 for the Schwab card and reimbursements for all ATM fees.
AFewThoughts
6/1/23 12:34pm
use an atm and make sure you decline the conversation at the atm.
gtown
6/1/23 12:11pm
Unless it’s interesting. Maybe exchange photos of kids. Don’t tell them your PIN
Stalwartbob
6/1/23 2:13pm
Just pull out some local currency from the ATM when you get to Europe.
Doogal McCougar
6/1/23 12:32pm
If we knew how to time the currency market then we'd all be rich
Cougforgood
6/1/23 12:43pm
Spent 12 days in England/Scotland a couple months ago and didn't use cash once
JDBlue
6/1/23 12:53pm
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