Travel Money, Credit Cards or Travelers Cheques?

If you travel, you need money. To buy tickets or to spend on the road.
Here we collect a few resources to help you manage you travel money.

Keep your money safe

Carrying cash is risky. Better use travelers cheques which are insured against loss or theft. This is the safest way to carry your money with you. You can buy traveler cheques at banks, post offices and travel agencies and easily converted them to cash. Keep a copy of the serial numbers separate from the cheques while you travel and a second copy with someone you can contact in case of loss emergency at home. You will need the serial numbers to claim your loss.

Credit Cards are accepted in many places worldwide. They are not as safe as travelers cheques but safer than cash. You can also use them to withdraw cash from an ATM. Transaction and exchange fees vary by credit card company. Check them before you go. Often it is better to withdraw larger amounts at a time – but that leaves you with lots of cash to take care of.

Withdraw Cash – Find an ATM

Mastercards ATM LocatorWith more than a million ATMs in over 210 countries, for MasterCard, Maestro or Cirrus card owners.

Visa ATM Locator Visa automated teller machines (ATMs) in more than 170 countries. The Visa global ATM network encompasses Plus, Visa’s global mark for ATMs.

Western Union Prepaid Debit Card Ideal if you want to sponsor your child’s travels. No bank account or credit check required.