Travellers'' Cheques, Credit Cards and Atms
Although they are the traditional way to carry funds, travellers' cheques are no longer the cheapest nor most convenient option (bank cards are better, see below) - although they do offer safety against loss or theft. The usual fee for buying travellers' cheques is one or two percent, though this fee may be waived if you buy the cheques through a bank where you have an account. It pays to get a selection of denominations, especially bearing in mind the commission charged in Spain to change them. Be sure to keep the purchase agreement and a record of cheque serial numbers safe and separate from the cheques themselves. In the event that cheques are lost or stolen, the issuing company will expect you to report the loss immediately to their office; most companies claim to replace lost or stolen cheques within 24 hours. Obviously, buying cheques in Euros is the best option, since these can be cashed without incurring exchange service charges. Sterling and American dollars cheques will be accepted in all change establishments, but Canadian and Australian denominations may have their rates pegged to the US dollar (which means that two "exchanges" may be calculated). Credit cards are a very handy backup source of funds, and can be used either in ATMs or over the counter. Mastercard, Visa and American Express are accepted just about everywhere. Remember that all cash advances are treated as loans, with interest accruing daily from the date of withdrawal; there may be a transaction fee on top of this. However, you can also make withdrawals from ATMs using your debit card, which is not liable to interest payments, and the flat transaction fee is usually quite small - your bank will be able to advise on this. Make sure you have a personal identification number (PIN) that's designed to work overseas.
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