What type of travel money option is best for USA? – Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers

What type of travel money option is best for USA?

I'm travelling to Pennsylvania for 2 weeks and am staying with a friend. We plan to do lots of days out etc. Is it best for me to get all my spending money (£1100.00) changed into dollars or should I get part changed then use my Barclays card?

Any advice on prepaid cards?

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7 Responses to “What type of travel money option is best for USA? – Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers”

  1. Tom Trich Says:
    July 17th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
    Check the commission and handling charges Barclaycard will charge!
    My card recently charged my £10.23 for a £300 purchase ON TOP of the poor exchange rate!

    Previously I would have said use your c/cards for most purchases but not now!

    Take LOTS of small notes (1USD is used as tips everywhere).
    DO NOT take 50 or 100USD as they will be refused in most retail establishments due to fraud worries!

  2. Tom Trich Says:
    July 17th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
    Check which version of Barclaycard you have.

    I get a good exchange rate and low to no commission on mine, so when I am in the US I use a combination of card and cash.

    That way the card can be used for bigger purchases and you get the added protection that Barclaycard offer.

    If your card has a rubbish deal, just go with cash.

  3. Tom Trich Says:
    July 17th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
    I wouldn't use your Barclays card in the US, you will get the least favorable exchange rate. If you plan on spending all your money, exchange it once you get there, take some of the cash and put it in a safe place, and with the remainder get a prepaid card.
  4. Tom Trich Says:
    July 17th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
    I would change all of your pounds into dollars. I really do not think you can spend pounds in the U.S. You will have fun either way!! Good luck!
  5. Tom Trich Says:
    July 17th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
    Dollars would be easier because it's the currency of the country you're visiting. IMHO
  6. Tom Trich Says:
    July 17th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
    Travellers cheques.
  7. Tom Trich Says:
    July 17th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
    Take your debit card if you have one, and get cash out of an ATM as and when you need it.

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