Canclan Posted June 5, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm leaving next week for Venice and was wondering if it's just as easy to exchange my dollars for euros in port? Should I just go to my bank tomorrow and order? Can I do it on the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted June 5, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 5, 2013 We get cash from ATMs (bancamats) in port. Make sure your card is set up to use a four digit pin and let the company know you are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canclan Posted June 5, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Never mind. I saw someone else asked the same question. I'll go to the bank tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canclan Posted June 5, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted June 5, 2013 We get cash from ATMs (bancamats) in port. Make sure your card is set up to use a four digit pin and let the company know you are going. Thanks Sadie! I'll let them know tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicia Posted June 6, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 6, 2013 The worst place to change money is on the ship. They are not a bank and will charge very high rates. There are ATMs everywhere. I would get a small amount just to get me started and then use the ATM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtalum Posted June 6, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 6, 2013 The best way to get foreign currency is from an ATM once you arrive in-country. Every other way you get killed by transaction fees and bad exchange rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatlinSTJ Posted June 6, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 6, 2013 The ATMs were easy to locate and use throughout most of Europe - and much cheaper than exchanging at a bank. Do check you bank and credit card issuers for their terms as they can vary greatly! If I remember correctly, the daily transaction limit was about €200 - 250 per day. Keep in mind as well that you most likely will not be able to check your balance from overseas ATMs, so keep track of your spending as it can take a bit of time to hit your bank back home in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlkubi Posted June 6, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I agree with others here. We were in Rome a few years ago and I brought my ATM card and Capital One credit card. My friends brought cash and had to exchange and the fees were expensive. A lot better to use ATM. We also got a Capital One credit card because they don't charge international transaction fees. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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