[FredJacobs]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

Is there a reason you can’t get euros from an ATM in the airport when you land? Or any ATM once you get there.

Most banks in the U.S. charge 5% commission for exchanging foreign currency. You will get a better rate in Europe. You only need enough currency for expenses like taxi, tipping, airport food - just enough to cover you until you can get to a bank.

One rule that "seasoned" travelers stick to - never exchange money at the airport that you leave from or where you land. They have outrageous commission rates because you are a captive customer - do or don't - they don't care.

When you reach your destination, use your credit card. They have the lowest commission rate because of the millions that they handle and it will give you a record of where you spent your money.

By the way, Capital One has a savings account with a debit card that has no ATM fee anywhere in the world and good at almost all banks.

[john352]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

Is there a reason you can’t get euros from an ATM at the airport when you land? Or any ATM once you get there.

I got my Euros at an ATM at the airport in Europe using my card from the Citizens First Bank.

[phojo]

Originally Posted by Kcarbfaith

I am looking to purchase Euros for an upcoming trip. Can anyone advise me as to who might have them..most banks I have tried and no longer carry them, nor does AAA. I can purchase any that anyone has leftover. Thank you!

Sent you a private message through TOTV, if you don’t get it, I have €40 left over from my last business trip. Make an offer. Email: medic978@gmail.com

[Altawood]

If you are going to Europe, I’d recommend getting the Revolut Card. It is a debit card and allows you to exchange between currencies for no fee at bank rates.

With the card, you don’t have to worry about ‘losing’ your Euros and like the US, everyone accepts cards.

Rates fluctuate moment by moment as they do on the exchange.. July 7 @ 0900 EST the rate is 1.10

[Villagesgal]

You can order them from Bank of Americs here in the Villages

[ronl911]

I have 41 Euros left over that I am willing to sell to you.

[kellylake]

We always get Euros from ATMs (with a Debit card) after we get to our destination.We get just enough to pay for incidentals and then pay for everything else with a credit card. Prevents coming back with Euros that we then have to deal with.

[katbangle]

Originally Posted by Kcarbfaith

I am looking to purchase Euros for an upcoming trip. Can anyone advise me as to who might have them..most banks I have tried and no longer carry them, nor does AAA. I can purchase any that anyone has leftover. Thank you!

I just when to Italy and i got my Euros in Bank of America

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by Kcarbfaith

I am looking to purchase Euros for an upcoming trip. Can anyone advise me as to who might have them..most banks I have tried and no longer carry them, nor does AAA. I can purchase any that anyone has leftover. Thank you!

Chase bank offers them IF you have an account with them OR a Chase credit card.

[Debbien167]

In May I ordered from Bank Of America with no fees. If you have a “Preferred Account” status you save more on the rate when you have it sent to the bank vs. you. You can go in and order or do it online.

[Debbien167]

In May I ordered from Bank Of America with no extra fees. If you have a “Preferred Account” status you save more on the rate when you have it sent to the bank vs. you. You can go in and order or do it online.

[MvyDe]

I recently purchased some from Chase as my bank no longer had them. Chase required a Chase savings or checking account. I have Chase Visa account and was able to purchase euros but had to use cash. They arrived at the bank in one day
Try all the bigger banks
Bon Voyage!

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

[b]I just order 400 euros today from BankofAmerica at the same exchange rate for a golf trip to Ireland this summer. We are taking cash for caddy tips, small items, etc,

Only playing one round of golf then?

[Two Bills]

One of the best cards for exchange rate and charges to travel in Europe with, is from Wise Banking.
We use it all the time.
Use it anywhere in the world, just add relevant currency from your own bank account.
You can add funds of any currency when exchange rates are most favorable to you.

[msmozee]

Best to use atm or pay credit card
That’s if your bank or cc has no fee(most don’t have fee anymore)
I meant pay in their currency with cc
No fees with….
Money changer in country you’re always charged commission
Hope this helped