If you travel abroad regularly, you may have experienced the fact that it is possible to use ATMs and payment cards here.Therefore, it is not necessary to carry huge amounts of money.
· There are 1 catch, actually 2.
1) You can meet in shops, restaurants and accommodation. You can not pay with a card anywhere. So we go to the ATM.
2) And we have hook number 2. If you choose from ATMs, you may lose a little.
Overseas, ATMs can provide dynamic currency conversion (dcc) services. In this service, the point is the display of the slot machine will show you how much it will charge you with the crown for withdrawal or payment It is fun to learn this information on the spot, but it is just a completely unnecessary luxury to be paid well.This service is provided by ATM operators, most likely to recalculate everything at a rate that does not match the bank\’s rate. Of course, it does not agree upward. Also, by making multiple transfers between currencies, the percentage just jumps.
– The same happens with traders whose non-exchange rates will be much more profitable for you.
Choose a more convenient option
So, when withdrawing from an ATM, choose a withdrawal without exchange and leave the conversion in the hands of your bank. The exchange rate it provides will certainly prove to be more advantageous.Therefore, do not pay unnecessarily more than necessary abroad.
* Check the validity of your card before going abroad and make sure the limit is high enough. [35** Also make sure you have enough free funds in your account.
Despite all precautions, carrying cash is certainly also a good thing.What if there was another problem? Your card can be stolen or lost abroad. It is certainly better to prepare in advance for any situation.