Is it better to exchange money at the airport or before?


Is it better to exchange money at the airport or before? Buy currency before you travel. When you are traveling to another country, you can exchange some of your money before you leave home. Doing so gives you time to shop around for the best rate.


How do you avoid fees when exchange currency?

3 tips to avoid foreign transaction fees
  1. Get a no-foreign-transaction-fee credit card. Though most credit cards do charge foreign transaction fees, there are a number that don't. ...
  2. Use a debit/checking account with no foreign transaction fees. ...
  3. Pay in the local currency.


How much cash can I carry on a plane?

If you are on a domestic flight in the US, there is no limit to the amount of cash or monetary instruments that you can carry. However, the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) security officers at the passenger screening area may ask a passenger who is carrying a large sum of cash to account for the money.