How can I transfer my US currency into foreign currency? Without going

[joeybee12]

overseas right now, that is? The dollar is going to drop even lower, so I'm thinking I might ditch some (since in about 6 months I'll be living overseas anyway), but I don't want to wait any longer--I want to dump some now before it's worthless! I'm serious! Any advice? Thanks!

[Sparkle]

1. How about the bank or those foreign exchange places?

I would like to start collecting some of those eurodollars.

[sui generis]

2. your bank can handle the transaction /nt

[ScreamingMeemie]

3. Do you know where you are moving to? Perhaps start an account

with a bank in that country and wire funds over periodically. Even if you don't move there you can wire funds back to another account. :hi:

[joeybee12]

6. Prague--I'm taking a trip in January, and can open an account then..

...but I can't do it prior since they need you in person to show ID, etc. I'm really starting to panick about this!

[ScreamingMeemie]

8. Did you call and verify that? Many times (I used to work in wire transfers

we opened accounts without the person available in person overseas. I.D. was just verified upon arrival, with copies faxed over prior. Check with several banks and see. :hi:

[joeybee12]

10. I checked with one bank, and they said I needed to be there in person...

...I can check a few more, but I'm willing to bet that since it's Prague, they still have funny rules--lots of bureaucratic commie red tape still floating around there! Thanks.

[info being]

11. Hovorite po Ceske?

Ja hovorim po Slovensky trochku.

[joeybee12]

12. Ne! Mulvim troho cesky!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lindsayg]

4. Airport?

How about an airport. I've changed currency there before.

[papau]

5. Make a huge purchase in the EU via your VISA or Mastercard - then

have it returned to that EU outlet for a credit in Euro's

You will have converted and avoided the 10% bank charges.

[joeybee12]

7. Good idea, but I'd be afraid they wouldn't take it back!

[info being]

9. Buy American Express Traveler's Cheques in Euros

Then just hold on to them.

[joeybee12]

14. I'm going to call AMEX now--since I have an AMEX credit card, they

should give them to me "Fee-free" as they say.

[info being]

16. Right. And the good news is that if you lose them there's no risk.

Find out if they expire, though.

[derby378]

13. Thomas Cook Exchange kiosks

We used to have some in Dallas shopping centers, but it's easier for us now to head to the airport.

[Bamboo]

15. Left ALT+0128

You can buy € with your credit card at http://www.travelex.com/usa they charge a delivery fee and your credit card treats it as a cash advance.Travelex at airports will collect old currency for UNICEF until April 2005 http://www.unicef.org.uk/oldcurrency/

[Aiptasia]

17. exchange banks or currency markets

or Thomas Cook Euro traveller's cheques.