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Posted: 8/3/2005 7:53:06 PM EDT
Link Posted: 8/3/2005 7:54:16 PM EDT
[#1]
Go to the bank in Canada. Personaly I use the ATM.
Link Posted: 8/3/2005 7:56:14 PM EDT
[#2]
I got 400 in cash I'll trade ya. I'd have to mail though but I'd give you whatever the rate is, no vig.
Link Posted: 8/3/2005 7:58:11 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
What is the cheapest way to exchange money on a trip?



I was always told to use my Debit/ CC, as the exchange rate is the actual rate with nobody making a markup on the exchange.

Link Posted: 8/3/2005 9:28:38 PM EDT
[#4]
Link Posted: 8/3/2005 9:29:08 PM EDT
[#5]
Link Posted: 8/3/2005 10:01:31 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
What is the cheapest way to exchange money on a trip?



I was always told to use my Debit/ CC, as the exchange rate is the actual rate with nobody making a markup on the exchange.




Be careful with that some CC companies are charing a fee for that now.

www.bankrate.com/brm/news/cc/20010416a.asp

I know that one of the many agreement updates I get from one of my cards spelled it out.
Link Posted: 8/4/2005 4:34:05 PM EDT
[#7]
Link Posted: 8/4/2005 4:46:04 PM EDT
[#8]
We found out a few weeks ago that the closer you get to the heart of Niagara falls, the lower the exchange rate. A mile or two away from the tourist area was a much better rate for the exchange going both ways.

Also, my wife got charged 2% on everything she used her debit card for by her bank, It's not just the credit cards that can bite you.

Link Posted: 8/4/2005 4:56:17 PM EDT
[#9]
Look for a casino - they pay the best
US-CAN, but they exchange back to
US at the worst rate.

Worst case: hit a major international
back with your ATM card. You'll pay
a couple of bucks, but you'll get the
published rate.


Crap, the current exchange rate means
that lapdances this weekend will be
$8.23 per song.
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