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Can I get Euro at a Regions bank?
Posted on 4/26/15 at 4:18 pm
Posted on 4/26/15 at 4:18 pm
As a few know I'm headed to Europe and I would like some cash to take with me, is there a Regions bank in Baton Rouge or surrounding areas that will do an exchange? I would prefer to do it this way rather than an exchange at the Airport.
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Posted on 4/26/15 at 4:35 pm to tduecen
You should be able to order some at any branch. They don't keep any on hand in the branches.
Posted on 4/26/15 at 4:38 pm to tduecen
As you may already be aware, there are credit cards that don't charge foreign exchange fees. It might not be worth your time to drive to the bank for it.
Posted on 4/26/15 at 4:53 pm to foshizzle
True and I have my sapphire card I'm bringing with me but I want some cash on hand as well
Posted on 4/26/15 at 5:16 pm to tduecen
Just get a cash advance from an ATM at the airport. My suggestion would be to make sure you pay down whatever balance you might have down to below zero so that the advance doesn't trigger interest charges, but other than that you should be good to go.
Posted on 4/26/15 at 5:26 pm to foshizzle
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Just get a cash advance from an ATM at the airport.
Why would he do this when he can just use his debit card at an ATM on arrival?
That plus the credit card should be no issues
This post was edited on 4/26/15 at 5:26 pm
Posted on 4/26/15 at 5:28 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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Why would he do this when he can just use his debit card at an ATM on arrival?
Posted on 4/26/15 at 5:35 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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Why would he do this when he can just use his debit card at an ATM on arrival?
If he can that's certainly a better way to go provided the OP's bank doesn't charge a bunch for the service.
This post was edited on 4/26/15 at 5:36 pm
Posted on 4/27/15 at 6:41 am to Teddy Ruxpin
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Why would he do this when he can just use his debit card at an ATM on arrival?
Be sure to contact your bank/credit card company in advance of your travel and let them know you will be traveling out of country
Posted on 4/27/15 at 6:51 am to ynlvr
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Be sure to contact your bank/credit card company in advance of your travel and let them know you will be traveling out of country
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use his debit card at an ATM on arrival
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Posted on 4/27/15 at 6:56 am to tduecen
Every bank will have them. Use the bank that you have for better exchange fees. I never trust the ATMs abroad. Always have to have some cash on hand
Posted on 4/27/15 at 8:09 am to trident
CapOne does not charge an exchange fee on currency, provided that you have an account. I'm with the OP, I like to have a few euros in my pocket when I step off the plane. I want a coffee immediately, and I don't want to wait in line at an ATM. Now, for the rest of the trip, using your debit card to get more cash is fine.
If you have a later day arrival, the airport ATMs can be empty....or out of service, or 1/2 mile out of your way. A little local money in your pocket can help get your vacay started on the right foot.
If you have a later day arrival, the airport ATMs can be empty....or out of service, or 1/2 mile out of your way. A little local money in your pocket can help get your vacay started on the right foot.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 10:40 am to tduecen
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As a few know I'm headed to Europe
It's all over the board.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 11:03 am to tduecen
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As a few know I'm headed to Europe and I would like some cash to take with me, is there a Regions bank in Baton Rouge or surrounding areas that will do an exchange? I would prefer to do it this way rather than an exchange at the Airport.
I would just go ahead and get a bit from the bank and call it done. For the rest of your trip just use a debit card or credit card, the are even more ubiquitous in Europe than the US. Top up with ATM as necessary, just remember you WILL pay a fee to convert back to US dollars unless at your local bank.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 11:17 am to hungryone
What airports you landing at with all these problems?
Posted on 4/27/15 at 11:34 am to Teddy Ruxpin
Stuff happens (transit strikes leading to long/expensive taxi rides, demagnetized debit cards, empty ATMs, and an endless list of other possibilities)....most of us drive by or fairly close to a branch bank. With a phone call to the bank, you can get a few euros with no more trouble than buying a bag of chips. Peace of mind and flexibility immediately upon arrival--that's what I like.
If you're completely jet lagged, it's nice to simply stagger off the plane and have money in your pocket.
If you're completely jet lagged, it's nice to simply stagger off the plane and have money in your pocket.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 1:58 pm to hungryone
There are places to exchange money in all international airports. Traveling to Europe you should have no worries about getting cash from machines.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 3:25 pm to hungryone
Know where I could get some Thai baht?
I don't trust those bastards to have a fully functional government when I arrive
I don't trust those bastards to have a fully functional government when I arrive
This post was edited on 4/27/15 at 3:26 pm
Posted on 4/28/15 at 4:06 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Regions in Gonzales, was able to get 200 Euro with no fees because I have a Regions account.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 4:08 pm to tduecen
That's cool.
Sorry you have a Regions account though
Sorry you have a Regions account though
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