Questions tagged [money]
Questions about withdrawing, exchanging, and handling money, encompassing any financial instrument accepted as form of payment for good and services.
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How to get cash (in Bangkok) with no bank card or passport
I’m on a cruise in Asia and am currently in Bangkok for 36 hours. I very stupidly left my Visa card on the counter back home before flying out, and of course the cruise company has my passport (as is ...
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International Western European transfer of Monies [closed]
If I’m in the US, if I want to transfer money,to purchase a home, do I need a French Banque?
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Air travel within US on a student Visa
I have a one-way ticket from Houston, TX to Minneapolis, MN. What is required to show that I'm returning to Houston? (No summer school)
Further info: I was not allowed to board flight, they informed ...
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Best money exchange at Bangkok Airport (BKK) June 2025 [closed]
What is the best money exchange at Bangkok Airport (BKK) in June 2025?
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What is the common way to transfer money from France (EUR) to China (CNY) short and longer term?
I am French and I live in France. I am faced with two cases where I will need money when travelling to China:
longer-term: a 5 months stay (my son)
short-term: a 2 weeks travel (myself)
We both have ...
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Can you get into Germany without any money? [closed]
I've booked a holiday in Germany and my account got froze some how
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Can I withdraw Aruban florins in Aruba using a Scotiabank debit card from Canada?
I will be visiting Aruba and want to withdraw local currency without paying fees if possible. I will have credit cards but I’d also like to have some cash on hand and I am unable to find a place in ...
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Currency Conversion from USD to Cayman Dollars
So its pretty easy for the wifey and I to get away to the Caymans and try to do so once per year. However, we are kind of getting killed with currency conversion.
If you use a credit card, you are ...
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Access to Venmo/Zelle/Cashapp as a visitor to the US
Venmo, Zelle, Cash App etc seems to be increasingly taking over from cash for payments in the US, particularly person-to-person transfers like splitting restaurant bills, tips, etc. However, these ...
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Which country is the cheapest to buy Flibxus tickets?
If I book a Flibxus ticket via flibxus.com I need to pay an extra USD 3.99 service fee per booking. I can buy the same ticket on flibxus.ie or flibxus.pt and the service fee is only € 0.99.
Is there a ...
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How do you tip cash when you don't have proper denomination or no cash at all?
Many countries have moved to cashless payment systems to the point where the need for cash has almost been entirely eliminated. On a recent trip to 3 countries in Europe I used cash only twice (...
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Is tipping your personal trainer considered weird in South India?
I'm on a long vacation (several months) in a medium sized town in Tamil Nadu, India. Recently I started going to a gym. I pay RS 3500 monthly for membership and unlimited personal trainer. Whenever I ...
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Best Practice: Acquiring Currency in Taiwan
Apparently it's necessary to have local Taiwanese currency when traveling in Taipei. Am I better of withdrawing from an ATM or exchanging US dollars inside a bank with a person? Maybe there is ...
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US rules regarding traveling with cash
When traveling domestic in the US (flying / trains), what rules must one observe / be cognizant of when carrying cash for travel?
Responses to commentary
For this question assume $8000. I believe ...
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Which city has the highest number of actively used currencies?
I read that in Poipet, Cambodia, most merchants including street sellers and tuk tuk drivers accept 3 currencies, namely KHR
(Cambodian Riel), THB (Thai Baht) and USD (United States Dollar). This ...