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  • 23-04-2011 6:05pm
    #1
    bm92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44 ✭


    So I'm travelling for the first time with my girlfriend. We're going to russia and it's a damn confusing process of visas and money but anyways...

    Would it be a better idea to bring cash or get an account and get a atm card??
    Also if it is cash would i be better off converting it to rubles here first ??

    THanks in advance :D


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  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,579 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    I'm not sure if you can get rubles here. They tend to be cagey about letting rubles out of Russia.

    The best policy is to have a number of options available to you - have an ATM or credit card, bring some cash and maybe bring some of one of the main international currencies, euros or dollars in this case. Travellers cheques, etc. are falling out of favour.


  • #3
    undo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 860 ✭✭✭undo


    I exchanged cash in Russia and used my card to get out money there. Both worked fine.

    Since you are a novice traveler, it is good that you are doing some research beforehand. There are some nasty pitfalls (especially with an "exotic" destination such as Russia) and you should make sure to avoid those. When it comes to money, the main things to avoid are:

    * Any lads on the street offering you to change money at a great rate; those are all scammers
    * Any exchange places in central locations with signs advertising currency exchange in English; those will give you terrible rates
    * Any banks; those will give you terrible rates

    Go for small exchange places scattered around the city and you will get good rates. They probably will speak Russian only but if you hand them a €50 note, there is hardly anything to misunderstand. They will just change it to rubles for you without the need for any further communication.

    The visa situation is complicated and annoying. Make sure to apply with plenty of time to spare as it is a drawn-out and frustrating process. Also remember that you must register once in Russia. If not, you are likely to get stopped and/or fined when leaving the country.

    Whereabouts in Russia are you going?


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