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Our granddaughter will spend next semester in Tasmania, doing biology field work as an exchange student.  We would like to give her a little extra cash for whatever.

 

Should we just give her American currency, or traveler's checks, or a paid up credit card (which ones work in Tasmania)?  Or something else?  Thanks for your help.

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My son was in Australia a few years ago on tour with Rob Thomas and I’m pretty sure he used a credit card for anything he bought!

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I personally wouldn’t fool with Travelers Checks, if they still exist. 
Many U.S. businesses won’t accept them. I wouldn’t think they would be easier to use in another country. 
 

When I have traveled abroad I used credit cards. I also got between $200 and $400 I the local currency. Your bank may be able to help you get whatever foreign currencies you need for a small fee. 

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Should take a little currency to exchange. Make sure they are clean bills, no initials, handwriting, little stamps, tears, folds. Any place that deals in currency will want to sell them to someone else.

 

there are also two way you can send cash to her, Moneygram and western union. Send in dollars, the exchange is usually better at the destination. Walmart is a good place to send. She will need a place to pick up the transfer, typically a bank.

 

 

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Pay attention to the fine print on credit cards.  Some charge a foreign transaction fee for every transaction, which varies from card to card.

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1 minute ago, Chief Rick said:

Pay attention to the fine print on credit cards.  Some charge a foreign transaction fee for every transaction, which varies from card to card.

Good point. If I recall correctly I had no fees for my BofA debit card but 2 of my credit cards charged a small fee. Like 1-2%

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Not downunder but when I traveled in England I used an AMEX card and they didn't charge a fee for its usage. They did the exchange rate to adjust the actual amount charged on the card. I went with US dollars and when I got off the phone in England there is a money exchange booth for exchanging currency. They had a small fee but wasn't much. You can also go to the bank to exchange currency. 

 

TM

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First up - She is going to fall in love with Tasmania!

 

I would go for a paid up credit card, that's going to be accepted everywhere, but could annoy small shops for just a coffee etc

 

The exchange rate greatly benefits her, I would also give her a good supply of Aussie notes. You could do that your side or when she arrives.

 

Now ya' just gotta' worry that she doesn't fall in love with a handsome young Aussie and doesn't come home!

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On 12/15/2024 at 8:57 AM, Chief Rick said:

Pay attention to the fine print on credit cards.  Some charge a foreign transaction fee for every transaction, which varies from card to card.

And have her call the credit card companies and tell them where she’s traveling. If they start seeing charges that don’t make sense, they’ll put a hold on the card which could get awkward to fix. 

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Just now, Charlie Harley, #14153 said:

And have her call the credit card companies and tell them where she’s traveling. If they start seeing charges that don’t make sense, they’ll put a hold on the card which could get awkward to fix. 

We ran into that when we were touring the country on a motorcycle. Called the CC company after that!

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