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  • 27-02-2014 11:57pm
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    LazyClouds
    Registered Users Posts: 520 ✭✭✭


    I see the Canada/US forum is closed so I'm posting this in both because I'm going to both don't hate me...

    I'm going over to Canada for one week and New York for one week in May and I was wondering what was the easiest/cheapest/safest mode of spending money while you're over there.

    I'm a student but I don't know if I'm eligible for any freebies abroad...

    Money card? Credit? Visa? Cash?!

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    InTheTrees
    Registered Users Posts: 9,900 ✭✭✭InTheTrees


    Credit Card is best, followed by Debit Card with a Visa or Mastercard logo on it.

    Thats it really.


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    Dave1442397
    Registered Users Posts: 303 ✭✭Dave1442397


    Credit card, and check with your cc company to see whether they charge a fee for foreign currency conversions. Some do and some don't.


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    Nelly 21
    Registered Users Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Nelly 21


    I've had no trouble with credit or debit cards over in NY. Make sure and let the bank know before you go as they might put a stop on your card (due to it being used in another country.... they'll want to make sure its you that is using it!)

    Also bring some cash, are you driving? If so you'll need cash for tolls. Also its handy to cave some if you are going for drinks or tipping in and out of shops for bits and pieces.


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