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drew · 01-15-2007, 12:18 AM

i'm going to ireland for a couple of weeks and need to get some IEP or euros ( whatever the currency is ) were is the best place to get it ?

willthethrill · 01-15-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by drew

i'm going to ireland for a couple of weeks and need to get some IEP or euros ( whatever the currency is ) were is the best place to get it ?

ATM, That's what i usually do.

drew · 01-15-2007, 12:23 AM

wait you can do that? i didn't consider using my visa, but he's it's everywere i want to be right? :P

can I use my bank of america visa debit card over there?

4g4d4u · 01-15-2007, 12:24 AM

when youre in the other country, you can go to their banks and exchange them. thats how it works in canada atleast. it might be some kind of special american bank, but im sure they will tell you where you can do it. some places accept american currency too.

DC Hunny5 · 01-15-2007, 12:25 AM

i think but i'm not positive. you just take American money over there, and they will exchange it for you. just make sure you know the exchange rate to make sure it's all there.

i think it's $1 euro to 1.29 american or something like that

i know for sure that some countries treat american money like gold. like mexico and the southern american countries.

CobaltGrl · 01-15-2007, 12:26 AM

youre going to Ireland????? no way!!! thats NOT fair! can i go with you????

SUB2.5RS · 01-15-2007, 12:27 AM

I think as soon as you get off the plane in the airport, theres a place to do it at. Thats how it was when i went to Itly.

**TROLL** · 01-15-2007, 12:31 AM

You should call your bank/ATM and let them know you'll be travelling and see if your atm card is cleared to be used out of the country. ATMs are a great way to get cash at the best exchange rate, but if you cant find one, or cant find one that works with your card you might be stuck. You can use a credit card almost anywhere, but of course for small purchases that may not be possible/logical.
If you want to play it safe, talk to your bank about getting some cash exchanged ahead of time, but the other option is to plan on exchanging some cash in the airport as soon as you arrive.
This is one thing I have plenty of experience with...

I was in Dublin for a long weekend and I had a freakin blast. They know how to party...

DoubleOughtCel · 01-15-2007, 12:32 AM

Yea, theres almost too many places to exchange in foreign countries, but if the accept US$, just use them.

PotenzaSub · 01-15-2007, 12:59 AM

Like Troll said, different places have different fees when exchanging currency. Make sure you don't get charged an arm and a leg.

LSHatch · 01-15-2007, 01:10 AM

Every airport has currency exchange places scattered all over also. Whether it is here or in another country.

drew · 01-15-2007, 06:52 AM

thanks guys, i'll call my bank and see if my card is good in other countries

koho2731 · 01-15-2007, 01:09 PM

I wouldn't let the merchants exchange your money they will rape you on exchange rate. I've never had a problem in europe finding an ATM, but I haven't been to Ierland. Also the exchange rate changes daily so keep and eye on it through out your trip to keep inside you buget.

martang · 01-15-2007, 01:37 PM

You can get euros at AAA

deblas66 · 01-15-2007, 04:39 PM

Don't do it at the airport, it's a ripoff.

Just use your credit card. They will automatically convert it for you.

01-15-2007, 12:18 AM	#1
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	were do you get currency for other countrys? i'm going to ireland for a couple of weeks and need to get some IEP or euros ( whatever the currency is ) were is the best place to get it ? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-15-2007, 12:23 AM	#3
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	wait you can do that? i didn't consider using my visa, but he's it's everywere i want to be right? :P can I use my bank of america visa debit card over there? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-15-2007, 12:59 AM	#10
PotenzaSub Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Member #2213 iTrader: (0)	Like Troll said, different places have different fees when exchanging currency. Make sure you don't get charged an arm and a leg. Last edited by PotenzaSub; 01-15-2007 at 01:06 AM.

01-15-2007, 01:10 AM	#11
LSHatch Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sin City Member #260 My Ride: G3Fizzle iTrader: (0)	Every airport has currency exchange places scattered all over also. Whether it is here or in another country. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-15-2007, 06:52 AM	#12
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	thanks guys, i'll call my bank and see if my card is good in other countries __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-15-2007, 12:24 AM	#4
4g4d4u Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: near a large shopping district Member #2559 My Ride: 1990 honda civic iTrader: (1)	when youre in the other country, you can go to their banks and exchange them. thats how it works in canada atleast. it might be some kind of special american bank, but im sure they will tell you where you can do it. some places accept american currency too.

01-15-2007, 12:27 AM	#7
SUB2.5RS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philadephia Member #697 My Ride: 2.5RS , 89 Supra turbo , 93 240SX coupe (SOLD), 96 Legacy iTrader: (3)	I think as soon as you get off the plane in the airport, theres a place to do it at. Thats how it was when i went to Itly.

01-15-2007, 01:09 PM	#13
koho2731 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover, DE Member #997 My Ride: 95 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (1)	I wouldn't let the merchants exchange your money they will rape you on exchange rate. I've never had a problem in europe finding an ATM, but I haven't been to Ierland. Also the exchange rate changes daily so keep and eye on it through out your trip to keep inside you buget.

01-15-2007, 01:37 PM	#14
martang Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2574 iTrader: (2)	You can get euros at AAA

01-15-2007, 04:39 PM	#15
deblas66 Noob-Jersey Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Westchester, NY Member #2236 My Ride: 08 Civic iTrader: (0)	Don't do it at the airport, it's a ripoff. Just use your credit card. They will automatically convert it for you. __________________ RIP 06 TR

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