TRAVEL & TOURISM
Currency conversion guide for travel and shopping
Exchange rates move daily, and the rate you get is usually worse than the mid-market rate.
Currency conversion guide for travel and shopping
Exchange rates move daily, and the rate you get is usually worse than the mid-market rate.
- Compare the bank's rate with the mid-market rate shown by trusted finance sites.
- Watch for fees: ATM charges, card fees and "dynamic currency conversion" at checkout.
- If asked to pay in your home currency abroad, usually choose the local currency instead.
- Use our currency converter calculator with the rate and fee you are quoted.
- Exchange small amounts at the airport only if needed; rates are often poor there.
This guide is for general information. Always verify important decisions with an official or professional source.