Currency query

thebourke · 2012-02-13 11:08:52

Hi, I am going to Australia for a 4 week holdiday next week. What i want to know... a)Is is better for me to lodge money onto my AIB credit card and take money out in Oz at the atm b)or use my aib laser card in oz C)or get money changed to dollars before i go...

13-02-2012 12:08PM

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thebourke

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Hi,
I am going to Australia for a 4 week holdiday next week.
What i want to know...

a)Is is better for me to lodge money onto my AIB credit card and take money out in Oz at the atm
b)or use my aib laser card in oz
C)or get money changed to dollars before i go...

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#2 13-02-2012 12:32PM

Jet Black

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Imo b is the best option.

A. You might be charged for making cash withdrawals from a credit card and the money isn't covered if its stolen.

C. There is more of a risk with carrying cash and its usually more expensive.

Just check what charges come with taking out money abroad.

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