Currency Converter
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View prices in your own currency, or translate your travel budget into European
money.
The Euro
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A dozen European countries have replaced their national currencies with the euro. My article describes how the change will affect you,
and it has links to
Web resources about the euro (including pictures of euro banknotes and coins.)
ATMs and Currency
Exchange
Machines
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These tips includes information on machines that let you exchange banknotes for local
currency.
ATM "Conversion Fees"
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If you thought ATM withdrawals were a way to avoid high currency-exchange
commissions, think again--and be prepared to find a new bank.
Credit-Card Surcharges
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Some U.S. and Canadian issuers of Visa and MasterCard charge hidden fees of 2%
to 5% on foreign-currency transactions, and American Express has doubled its
conversion fee.
American Express TravelFunds and Visa
TravelMoney Cards
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These prepaid cards combine the convenience of an ATM or debit card with the
refundability of traveler's checks--but the fees, especially for currency
conversion, are mind-boggling.
Traveler's Checks
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ATMs and credit cards have made traveler's checks less essential, but they
haven't rendered them obsolete. Here's what you need to know about traveler's
checks--or cheques--before planning your foreign trip.
Tax-free Shopping
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If you're a visitor from overseas, you may be entitled to refunds of
value-added tax on many European purchases. Here's what you need to know about
VAT refunds before you shop--and what
you need to do before you come home.
Dollar-Saving European Travel Tips
for Americans
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Don't let a weak dollar disrupt your travel plans--a European vacation can
be cheaper than you think.
Durant
& Cheryl
Imboden's
