2007-01-30 12:59:59 · 11 answers · asked by Alan F 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
Change a minimal amount of cash ($150-200) at a bank, do everything else with a debit card (or credit card) , you get a better exchange rate with the card, and can use cash for small expenditures.
2007-01-30 16:51:11 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking US dollars to Canadian, the easiest and most economical way to handle things is to withdraw money from a Canadian ATM. You'll get the best exchange rate and your bank will charge you a lot less than the currency exchange places. Just make sure you double check the symbols on the ATM with those on the back of your card. (Some ATMs in airports are very limitted in which cards they will accept.)
2007-01-31 09:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some good tips above me
U can change ur currency from
Banks
Westren Union Money mart
Money gram out lets
most of the independents Bussiness/Cabs accept US $ as well
Chain sotres like the Bay Walmart, zellers dont accept US $
u can use Debit card(if Cirus r Mosterio enabled) r credit card
2007-01-30 16:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by Capri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I travel to Canada a lot. I will either go to my local bank here in the US to do the exchange before I leave or, if I'm too busy to do that, I will just use my atm card there and withdraw cash as I need it.
2007-01-30 14:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by strawberryrhubarbpie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Banks give you the best rate. Avoid Bureau du Change kiosks like they are the Plague ... unless you want to pay 10% on each Traveller's Cheque you cash.
2007-01-30 16:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by Mr_Canada 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your bank! They always give the best exchange rate. If you change your money at the Airport, expect to pay more.
2007-01-31 10:09:34 · answer #6 · answered by tiger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change it at an american bank using cash. Port entry places charge a fee for credit cards and the exchange rate is higher in canada. - either place cash is better than credit card transaction
2007-01-30 13:04:06 · answer #7 · answered by sillymorg 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't change your money! Just use your ATM card and withdraw the cash you need just like you would in the states.
2007-01-30 13:31:33 · answer #8 · answered by mababischkin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in canada we have banks thats the best place you get top rates there
2007-01-31 10:56:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
top at the first bank you see in Canada. there is one in Fort Erie if you cross in Buffalo.
2007-01-30 13:09:59 · answer #10 · answered by billtausel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋