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Originally Posted by wooohooo
Anyone know the best way to do this? I heard exchange through ATM in Europe but seems a little sketchy if I can't get my card to work.
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You're right- exchange the money at a bank first.
We go to Canada every year at Christmas and I have a hard time finding an ATM with my logo on the back. Last time I was in Europe I had the same problem. Too much time will be wasted trying to find the correct ATM.
The very best way would be to use your debit card to purchase merchandise. Now, in the US everyone has a VISA or MASTERCARD symbol on their debit card so it works just like a credit card. In Canada (or maybe it's just small town Chatham, not sure), most people don't automatically have the VISA or MASTERCARD logo on their debit card and they just use their PIN to purchase things in Canada. My brother told me that in Canada you have the option to ask your bank to put a logo on your debit card, and then you can just use it wherever you are in the world as a credit card and then your bank will do the calculations for you. Much safer and easier than carrying cash, and you can just check your balance online anywhere and see the transactions/money exchange.