Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > Europe
Reload this Page >

euros before i go?

Register
FAQ
Today's Posts
Search

euros before i go?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 1st, 2004 | 04:29 PM
  #1  
ed10s226
Original Poster
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
euros before i go?
Where can I get some Euros before I leave the states?
ed10s226 is offline  
Reply
Old Aug 1st, 2004 | 04:31 PM
  #2  
cmt
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,793
Likes: 0
I always get mine at the American Express office in a neighboring town. There may be other options, depending on where you live.
cmt is offline  
Reply
Old Aug 1st, 2004 | 04:36 PM
  #3  
rex
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 13,194
Likes: 0
Virtually any ("full service&quot bank can get them for you - - but they might need 7-12 days, and you might pay anywhere from $5-20 (per hundred) as a premium - - compared to getting them from the ATM when you arrive.

Best wishes,

Rex
rex is offline  
Reply
Old Aug 1st, 2004 | 04:39 PM
  #4  
Budman
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 11,244
Likes: 0
You can get them at the airport upon your departure from the U.S. Plan on a hefty exchange rate plus fees.

I always get mine at an ATM when I arrive in Europe. Best fee/best rate.
Budman is offline  
Reply
Old Aug 1st, 2004 | 04:41 PM
  #5  
ira
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 74,699
Likes: 0
Hi ed,

Is there a particular reason why you would wish to pay more to buy euros in the US when you can easily get them at ATMs in Europe?
ira is offline  
Reply
Old Aug 1st, 2004 | 04:42 PM
  #6  
suze
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 98,238
Likes: 12
Ask your own bank. I just got a few Swiss Franc from Bank of America downtown branch in Seattle. A $5 service charge and normal exchange rates. Usually I wait and simply withdraw from an ATM upon arrival.
suze is offline  
Reply
Old Aug 1st, 2004 | 04:44 PM
  #7  
cigalechanta
Conversation Starter
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 43,742
Likes: 4
I'm lucky, I can buy them any day at my bank here in Cambridge at Fleet.
cigalechanta is offline  
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Aug 1st, 2004 | 04:45 PM
  #8  
cmt
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,793
Likes: 0
I find it helpful to have a starter supply of local currency, so I don't absolutely have to use the ATM at the airport when I'm jet lagged and carrying luggage and want to get where I'm going, often rushing to get a train. Then for the rest of the trip, I get them at local ATMs.
cmt is offline  
Reply
Old Aug 1st, 2004 | 04:52 PM
  #9  
ed10s226
Original Poster
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Thanks guys. I just wanted some Euros to get to my destination and then use the ATMs there.
ed10s226 is offline  
Reply
Old Aug 1st, 2004 | 04:53 PM
  #10  
xyz123
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,271
Likes: 0
Totally unnecessary in the year 2004...you can easily use the ATM's or if by some chance they're not working (not very likely) you can use the exchange booth and get a far better rate than you will get in the US.
xyz123 is offline  
Reply
Old Aug 1st, 2004 | 04:57 PM
  #11  
ed10s226
Original Poster
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
ok, thanks.
ed10s226 is offline  
Reply
Old Aug 1st, 2004 | 05:03 PM
  #12  
l_jackson95814
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
I purchased some at Thomas Cook for my first trip. For a small fee I had the insurance to sell back an amount upto what I had purchased. I do not feel the need to do this again, ATM's are everywhere.
l_jackson95814 is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Pre-trip Euros, where best to get
SuzG
Europe
29
Jun 29th, 2008 09:17 AM
How much money to bring
staceyyuds
Europe
20
Jun 24th, 2008 05:05 AM
Best place to buy Euros NOW.
Underhill
Europe
32
Nov 30th, 2005 07:54 AM
Should I get some Euros in the US or....
TXgalinGA
Europe
13
Jun 22nd, 2005 09:38 AM
Best USA currency exchange
kirlak
Europe
9
Mar 11th, 2004 10:14 AM
Back to Subforum
Europe
View Next Unread
Where to stay in Rome

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement -