Taking euros abroad! Advice!

[decmancity]

Hi guys,
Going to benicassim next week and I am just trying to get my euros sorted, I was thinking of just going and getting it all in cash and just trying my best to keep it safe with me in a zipped pocket or something but just wondering if anyone else had any other options?

I have seen these pre-paid currency cards, anyone ever used one of them?

Thanks

 

[mac]

Hi guys,
Going to benicassim next week and I am just trying to get my euros sorted, I was thinking of just going and getting it all in cash and just trying my best to keep it safe with me in a zipped pocket or something but just wondering if anyone else had any other options?

I have seen these pre-paid currency cards, anyone ever used one of them?

Thanks

If you transfer it into my Nigerian bank account I will meet you there and offer safe company.many thanks .abdul mac.

 

[1961_vintage]

Just take what you need and use an ATM to get more cash when you need it.

 

[andyhinch]

Just take what you need and use an ATM to get more cash when you need it.

This, I've heard the pre-paid cards are a pain in the arse.

 

[bgblue]

Take the lot in cash

 

[hackneyslim]

ATM will dispense cash in the local currency. Inform your card company you're going first, or use the card in a shop transaction before using the ATM (to determine your physical presence in the same place a the ATM).
Taking cash is asking for trouble. Imagine a tourist in your town with six grand in notes and trying to sort through them to buy a postcard.

 

[Why Always Ste]

I've always used Travellers Cheques, and cashed them when I've needed the cash abroad.

Much more safer, left them in unlocked rooms in shitholes and they haven't been stolen

 

[TommoCTID]

Upto yourself mate but I personally always take the lot in cash, put it in the safe deposit box at my hotel and limit what I take out day to day so the money stretches the whole holiday and have a bit left over for duty free.

If you go using the ATM route as a previous poster has said you will have to inform your bank first as otherwise they may block your account when seeing withdrawals from a foreign country.

Don't be running about with the lot in your pocket the whole holiday as that's just askin for trouble.

 

[decmancity]

I am camping mate, its a festival so no safe like a hotel would offer.

I think I will take a chunk in cash and then just use my card and take the small hit of a fee to withdraw when I need it.

 

[another generation]

I think I will take a chunk in cash and then just use my card and take the small hit of a fee to withdraw when I need it.

You'll hardly notice the fees. Might be a good idea to let your bank know that you'll be using your card abroad. If not, they may assume it's been stolen and stop your account.