Lois1

hi we are coming to Perth (port kennedy) in 2 weeks, wondering whether to bring all cash, or if we get travellers cheques, how easy it to cash them? Also anyone know if they charge a fee for cashing them??

Thanks in advance guys

renth

Neither, just use your ATM card.

Lois1

did think of that, but the UK bank charges really high fees and poor exchange rates. Well, our bank does anyway!

Bermudashorts

Fees and poor exchange rates are par for the course. Have you really done a study to compare the different options, I'd be surprised if there we're that much in it. Save yourself some hassle and stick with ATM and visa. I found last year that the exchange rate my visa company applied was perfectly acceptable.

DeadVim

A pre-paid card is also an option, I used one for the last trip to the UK. What you don't use can be refunded.

http://www.cashpassport.com/

Little Lisa 1971

Hi Lois,

Wow I can't believe your holiday has come around so fast! How are you all doing? Still two and half months till we validate, it's my 40th Birthday next week and my holiday diet starts straight after that!

I think we're going to take cash and a pre-paid card, you can buy them at most Travel Agents.

PM me when you get back with an update on your holiday, I hope you have a fabulous time.

Take care

Little Lisa xxx

Icecube

Cash....always a risk if you carry a lot of this. You also need a bank or forex office to change and the rates may not be so flash.

Travellers cheques you need to find some where to cash them and that may be hard.

ATM, pre paid cash card or Credit card is the (least bad) way to go.

ScotsSal

I used the cash passport when I moved here to avoid using my ATM or carrying loads of cash around with me. As I had lower than the $10k customs level, it didn't make sense for me to use an international transfer service - got a great exchange rate from Travelex, so just got the cash passport card from them.

newjersey

Four or five years ago ( ) I used checks, and found that exchange rate was marginally better than for the cash. I have been with Amex forever, and bought them commission- free, so overall not a bad deal at all.