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I need $500 New Zealand dollars. Is going to my bank the best way to go about this? Is there a fee and how long does it take?
Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
I need $500 New Zealand dollars. Is going to my bank the best way to go about this? Is there a fee and how long does it take?
Originally posted by: Pepsei
just use atm, also, when i was in taiwan 4-5 years ago, i used my credit cards, and the exchange rate was quite good with no fees.
Originally posted by: runzwithsizorz
I just go to my AAA office. If you are a member, the fees are reasonable.
Originally posted by: BouZouki
Yup, no need to travel to other countries with large amounts of cash, just use a VISA or Mastercard ATM card and withdraw.
You still need to bring a small amount <1000 for when you arrive and may need some funds for taxis, luggage carts, or whatever you need to do before you reach an ATM.
Originally posted by: Farang
Originally posted by: BouZouki
Yup, no need to travel to other countries with large amounts of cash, just use a VISA or Mastercard ATM card and withdraw.
You still need to bring a small amount <1000 for when you arrive and may need some funds for taxis, luggage carts, or whatever you need to do before you reach an ATM.
There are usually ATMs at the airport. And if you have U.S. money there are exchange booths at the airport. I don't see why anyone would try to track down currency for the country they are going to before they get there.
Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
New Zealand doesn't use money. They trade seashells and Koala bears.
Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
New Zealand doesn't use money. They trade seashells and Koala bears.
There are no koalas here. We trade sheep, or kiwis if that's not convenient.
Originally posted by: Brainonska511
Originally posted by: Farang
Originally posted by: BouZouki
Yup, no need to travel to other countries with large amounts of cash, just use a VISA or Mastercard ATM card and withdraw.
You still need to bring a small amount <1000 for when you arrive and may need some funds for taxis, luggage carts, or whatever you need to do before you reach an ATM.
There are usually ATMs at the airport. And if you have U.S. money there are exchange booths at the airport. I don't see why anyone would try to track down currency for the country they are going to before they get there.
Currency exchange at an airport is a HUGE ripoff.
If you're bank is somewhat international, see if there are ATMs in the other country that you can use fee-free.
And if you have an account at certain banks in the US, they'll most likely do the currency exchange for free or a very low fee.
Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
New Zealand doesn't use money. They trade seashells and Koala bears.
Originally posted by: thomsbrain
Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
New Zealand doesn't use money. They trade seashells and Koala bears.
There are no koalas here. We trade sheep, or kiwis if that's not convenient.
What about hobbits?
Originally posted by: FearoftheNight
I need $500 New Zealand dollars. Is going to my bank the best way to go about this? Is there a fee and how long does it take?