Exchange rate Euros vs dollar November 2013
Oct 23rd, 2013, 11:09 AM
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Oct 23rd, 2013, 11:20 AM
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relax - jus wait until you get to Spain where zillions of ATMs will spit out euros of whatever your local bank puts on your account - contact you ATM card bank and tell them you are going to Spain so transactions are not blocked. Ask about fees - ATMs in Europe usually charge no fee so it is whatever your local bank charges - the exchange rate is the best possible IME - getting euros before leaving always seems to have a poorer rate - there will be ATMs or an exchange bank in the airport you land at - ATMs generally IME pay a better rate than Exchange kiosks in airports, train stations and along touristed streets.
Oct 23rd, 2013, 11:21 AM
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Using your ATM card is the best way to get euros in Europe. But you will probably but not necessarily be charged a flat fee and a percentage on each withdrawal by your own bank--some financial institutions do not levy such fees.
Oct 23rd, 2013, 12:44 PM
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Because he or she doesn't like it, I guess, but it's been around that rate for months and months now. I think the best I've seen in the last year was maybe 1.27 about a year ago, but most of the time it's been 1.33 to 1.35.
It wasn't 1.38 yesterday, though, it was 1.37 according to Oanda, which is what it is today.
It wasn't 1.38 yesterday, though, it was 1.37 according to Oanda, which is what it is today.
Oct 23rd, 2013, 01:01 PM
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The exchange rate can be found every day - online or in major newspapers. The rate listed will be the interbank rate (for transfers between banks in the millions of dollars). If you use your credit card (you should wherever possible) or pull money from your checking account at a bank-associated ATM the rate of exchange you get will usually be 2 to 3% worse than that in the daily listing.
If you try to change cash it will typically be 8 to 10% worse than the Interbank rate.
On top of that your bank or credit card may charge a fee - only you can know that after you check with them for your specific type of card or account.
If you try to change cash it will typically be 8 to 10% worse than the Interbank rate.
On top of that your bank or credit card may charge a fee - only you can know that after you check with them for your specific type of card or account.
Oct 23rd, 2013, 05:03 PM
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What is also puzzling is that the OP has already been to the Euro zone at least twice:
in 2008
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...nce-to-cdg.cfm
and again in 2012
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...rental-car.cfm
in 2008
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...nce-to-cdg.cfm
and again in 2012
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...rental-car.cfm
Oct 23rd, 2013, 09:46 PM
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Oct 23rd, 2013, 10:21 PM
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I think it's silly to worry about the exchange rate before you go (unless it is for budgeting purposes and in that case plan ahead for a 10-15% margin), or even while you are there. It's going to fluctuate and if you use your debit card do get cash from the ATM, you're still very likely going to be better off than if you got a fat stack of Euro before you left.
