Why not just load some cash into your credit card and withdraw it from an ATM on arrival? Convenient and probably one of the cheapest ways to get foreign currency (often no transaction charge and just a forex margin of c. 1.75%).
Check your card terms & conditions/charge and www.itsyourmoney.ie CC cost surveys. Cash advances on a CC are normally expensive as they usually incur transaction charges and interest immediately (with some exceptions). However cash withdrawals where the CC account has been preloaded with cash generally do not and usually the only charge is the built in forex margin. However you also need to be aware of the potential security issues - e.g. some card providers may not insure cash balances if the card is stolen or used fraudulently. There are lots of existing threads on this issue and the pros and cons of this approach to accessing cash abroad versus other options.I had always thought that this was an expensive way of withdrawing money. Will do this so. Also the advice on US dollars is definitely worth doing. Thank you for the advice.
Why?Also try bringing a 2nd credit card with you, if you can get someone close to you to get a 2nd card on their a/c.
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