"artwahh" wrote in
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We are travelling to Oz very shortly. We are seeking advice on the
best way to take the cash there. We have debit cards, credit cards
and money in the savings. Do we get travellers cheques? or take our
cards??????

Any help would be much appreciated

Thanks



We spent several months in Australia earlier this year, and didn't take
much cash, just used our credit card against our Canadian account.

Make sure your credit card is registered at your bank so you can withdraw
from abroad. Then just used it as a withdrawal card. Sometimes the credit
card *won't* work at all banks in Australia. Just talk to your bank and see
what they advise.

We found this the easiest way to manage our money, we didn't have to worry
about travellers cheques or anything else. The charges were $2.50 for each
withdrawal, so we would take $200-300 each time. Plus the bank may charge
for the money conversion. Again, best thing, talk to your bank.

Alan