HI EVERYBODY,I NEED SOME ANSWERS ON THE BEST PLACE TO GHANGE US$$ TO AMSTERDAM $$$$. ANYBODY KNOW A PLACE THAT DON'T CHARGE YOU ALOT? THE MORE MONEY I CAN GET FOR MY DOLLARS, THE MORE I CAN SPEND THERE. I HAVE GOT ALOT OF HELP FROM THESE FORUMS ABOUT AMSTERDAM. THANKS ALOT!!!!!!!!
your best bet is to use a credit card, debit card or even better a visa travel card you can purchase at any AAA. These will get you the best rates. I'm heading over there next month but have been there 5 times and have run the gambit on the exchange game mike
Yes, Jon is right. Using ATM machines is the best way, that's what I do. But remember that each time you draw out some money you will be charged a small transaction fee and if you keep drawing out bits here and there the fee can soon build up. So it's wise to take out large amounts and leave half in your hotel room to avoid paying all those pointless bank charges. (this does not apply in your own country though.!)
I'd go to Travelex which is outside the train station and across the bridge, street, tram tracks, buses, construction, etc., etc. NOT the GWK Travelex which is inside the station. They are a rip off. If you have a AAA card Travelex giveas you a discount and they have decent rates. w/o AAA card just peek around you'll find a lot of choicesl
I got alot of cash saved up and I need to change it into Amsterdam $$$$. Theres no credit card. Any help?
buy the travel card from AAA, you can deposit your money at AAA and they give you a atm card that gives you the same good bank rates and if you lose it you can get it replaced faster than a credit card just like travelers checks. but don't use travelers checks, they are a rip off with all the surcharges have fun!!
From MY experience nobody beats GWK for buying Euros with Dollars. Last time I exchanged US $500 cash I was charged 5.1% in fees and commisions. The currency exchanges along Damrak charge as much as 10% in fees and commisions. Travelex is the new name for Thomas Cook- also a high priced exchange house. Some people say use the Dutch banks and postoffices to buy Euros, I'm not sure of the rates. If you can swing a bank account with a linked ATM card, your fees and commisions are closer to 2.5% when buying Euros with Dollars. That's a savings of USD 25/1000 compared to GWK costs.
I get 3.5% and I'm British Hang on let me check this out proper. I'll get back to this thread when I've checked my bit's & bob's.
So far I've got.......... The British £ is stronger than the € the € is stronger than the $. I'm still trying to work it out.
I'm close. So far the UK £ is major strong, BTW. Us Brit's are getting massive deals, hitherto against the € & $. Let me check further on this. So far so good far us Brits...............
i changed my cash at the airport i was flying out of i dont know if i got the best rate though just check around..... theres lots of places over there.........
