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Final things to think about... Hopefully by this point your bank account is looking decidedly chubby, and you’re ready to perform some liposuction. Now’s the time to turn some or all of your savings into cash and travellers’ cheques that you can use while travelling. You’ll need enough foreign currency to last you a few days when you arrive at your destination. You’ll also need travellers’ cheques - the safest way to carry money on the road. Click here >> for more info about ways to access your money when travelling. You can get foreign currency and travellers’ cheques at banks, high-street travel agents’ or Post Offices. Shop around, because exchange rates vary, and some places charge commission too. If you’re changing large amounts of money, it’s important to get the best deal. A note about foreign currency: if you need an unusual currency - Cambodian riel, for instance - your bank, travel agent or PO will almost certainly have to order them in, so make sure you request them well in advance of your departure date. Some countries don’t allow you to take their currency into or out of the country (India is one example) - if this is the case, you’ll need to take some sterling and change it at the airport or a nearby bank when you arrive. A note about travellers’ cheques: if you’re going to countries in the developing world, or to several countries with different currencies, you should request your travellers’ cheques in US dollars. These are easy to change in most countries. Get them in small denominations so you don’t have to cash more than you need. Make a note of the numbers on the cheques (the helpful bod in the bank will tell you which number is relevant); keep one copy with you and leave one with your parents or a mate. Get kitted out with a good, breathable money-belt and a slim wallet. Keep your travellers' cheques, credit or debit card and the majority of your cash in your money-belt, along with important documents like your passport. Keep a small amount of money in your wallet for using through the day. Click here >> to buy money-belts and other security products Click here >> for more info about looking after your money while travelling |
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