What about Euro money ?
 

I am going on 9 days guided tour to Europe,countries : Holland, Belgium, France.<BR>Can I use new Euro money in all these countries? And where I can exchange them for dollars.

Yes, the euro is used in all the countries you'll be visiting.<BR>As for exchanging euros for dollars, do you mean when you are returning home or what?

The last time I was there the Rabo bank window in Schiphol was the best deal we had the whole trip. Lowest fee for exchange. Also consider using a credit card. Call the number on the back of your card and ask what they charge to exchange. 2 percent is normal and a lot cheaper than what they charge over there.<BR>Have a great time. We will be there June 15 for our trip !

Don't get too hung up on "fee" or "no fee" to exchange. One place might exchange with "NO FEE" and give you 100 Euros for $95. Another place may charge a two percent fee, but give you 100 Euros for $90. Add on that 2% fee and your total cost is $91.80, still saving $3.20 over the NO FEE place. What you really need to do is look at the rate of exchange they are giving you. And often even though your credit card may charge you 2% plus the 1% that the Visa or Master Card company may charge, the rate may be so much better than you still save money. Same with getting cash out of your checking account with an ATM card, that's the best deal of all.

Agree with Patrick 100 - if not 102 - percent. "No fee" often means they'll catch you on the way out. Anyone thought banks were charitable institutions? Use your ATM card.

Thanks everyone for your tips. Also, I<BR>wonder if I could exchange dollars here in NYC; and what banks would do that. <BR><BR><BR>

Sure, lots of banks will in NYC will change your dollars to Euros. If you feel more comfortable arriving with a few euros then go for it, just check out the rate. If you can get 100 Euros for around $90 then I'd say do it. Much more than that and why bother? Although it may be worth a few extra dollars for your peace of mind not to worry about ATM's working (although I have never had a problem getting money at my arrival airport). And I don't see any point in getting more than 100 euros. Wait and get larger amounts with your ATM card in Europe.