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Tip of the day: Consider the Travelex Prepaid Currency Cash Passport Card

Back in the day, carrying Traveler's Cheques was the way to go to Europe. Many countries, many different currencies. No longer the case. Now, for Western Europe you need the Euro, Swiss Francs for Switzerland, and the Pound for England.

There is alot of info on the internet about money and travel to Europe (use ATMs, make sure you have a 4 digit pin, take a credit card with low to no surcharge for foreign transactions). I am going to tell you what worked for us in July 2009. The Travelex Cash Passport.

If you load $2500 USD onto the Cash Passport, you'll get a better USD-Euro exchange rate than the current counter rate.

We used the card in stores, restaurants, and at ATMs to withdraw Euros. It was smooth and easy. The card offers protection in case it is lost or stolen. My daughter and I each carried a card that linked to same account so we could move separately and have access to the money.

Rarely a transaction was rejected, so I just used my regular VISA card. At the CDG airport in Paris, the card worked at 2 of the 3 gift/duty free shops. Overall, I recommend the card for it's ease of use. Once we left with the loaded card we didn't have to scan for currency exchange while we were in Europe at all. We were able to just enjoy our trip.

Comments

  1. WilleWorks.comAugust 15, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Great tip! I'll have to get one when I go to Europe next year.

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  2. JennyAugust 16, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    hey mom it is bryn i made a blog to love yours <3

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