{"id":96796,"date":"2018-09-18T08:43:48","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T08:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=96796"},"modified":"2018-09-18T08:43:48","modified_gmt":"2018-09-18T08:43:48","slug":"best-way-to-take-money-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-way-to-take-money-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Best way to take your money abroad: A super simple break-down"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve booked your flights, sorted your visas and reserved your bed in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">hostel<\/a> in town &#8211; all that\u2019s left to do is organise your finances! Taking money abroad can be a bit confusing, so here are a few things to consider to ensure you don\u2019t get ripped off or caught short.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1. Prepaid Travel Cards<\/h2>\n<p>Undoubtedly the easiest, safest and most cost efficient solution when travelling across multiple countries and currencies. If you\u2019re about to set off on a round-the-world trip with multiple destinations and currencies, this is the way to go. A major benefit to choosing one of these is that they guarantee the most competitive exchange rates without you having to do the hard work yourself &#8211; just top it up in your native currency, then select the currency you need and your balance will automatically convert. Sounds ideal, right? And due to the wonders of 21st century technology most travel cards can be smoothly managed via an app on your smartphone, so you can keep an eye on exactly what you\u2019re spending, as well as easily topping up from your bank account when necessary.<\/p>\n<h3>Simply put&#8230;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive exchange rates<\/li>\n<li>Automatically converts to local currency<\/li>\n<li>Easy to top up<\/li>\n<li>Easy to manage with an app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Hope&#8217;s top tip:<\/h3>\n<p>There are several of these cards on the market, but my personal favourite is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revolut.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Revolut<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; it incurs minimal charges, is incredibly easy to use and I\u2019m yet to find a country that it doesn\u2019t work in.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Debit Cards<\/h2>\n<p>Relying on your usual debit card isn\u2019t the smartest bet, that\u2019s for sure. You\u2019ll incur a lot more charges than you would with a travel card, and won\u2019t benefit from the same great conversion rates, so your cash won\u2019t stretch as far. That said, it\u2019s definitely good to keep locked away in your backpack for a plan B &#8211; anything can happen whilst travelling, so it\u2019s best to be prepared for the ATM swallowing your card, or perhaps *misplacing* your wallet after a few too many cocktail buckets&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Simply put&#8230;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Usually incur an added charge when using abroad<\/li>\n<li>Conversion rates not as good as<\/li>\n<li>Good to bring as back-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Hope&#8217;s top tip:<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure to let your bank know which countries you are travelling to. TIf yo don&#8217;t, they may assume it is stolen and place a security block on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-96858 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/GettyImages-178981829.jpg\" alt=\"best way to take money abroad - passport and credit cards\" width=\"875\" height=\"579\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>3. Cash<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to be said for good old fashioned cash. It can be very handy, especially if you\u2019ll be spending the majority of your time in one place. If you\u2019re very organised and exchange the money you need for your trip in advance then you won\u2019t have to worry about card charges, always a bonus! Just make sure you choose wisely, as not all Bureau de Change are created equal &#8211; for instance, that currency exchange conveniently located on Bangkok\u2019s busiest strip will spot you coming a mile away, and you\u2019re very unlikely to get a good deal in a tourist hot-spot. Airports too are known for offering some of the poorest conversion rates &#8211; you\u2019ll always be rewarded for shopping around, so don\u2019t always go for the easiest option!<\/p>\n<p>Another positive of taking cash is that you\u2019ll never be caught out by technology fails &#8211;\u00a0 that means no helplessly searching for WiFi in order to check your banking app! Even those who swear by their travel cards won\u2019t be able to go cashless in some destinations, so be sure to do your research. There\u2019s a saying across South America that \u2018Cash is King\u2019, and many shops and restaurants won\u2019t accept card payments. Many small villages and communities throughout the world run 100% on cash and don\u2019t even have ATMs, which is something you\u2019ll want to be aware of before taking a five hour bus ride out of the city to get there!<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are always risks when carrying large amounts of cash. Whether you choose to keep it on your person or lock it away, the possibility of loss or theft is real. We all know that hostels are usually full of sound, like-minded travellers, but you should always keep your wits about you!<\/p>\n<h3>Simply put&#8230;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Shop around for good exchnage rates<\/li>\n<li>Avoid exchanging in airports and tourist hot-spots<\/li>\n<li>Research to see if you&#8217;ll need cash (e.g rural areas, South America etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Hope&#8217;s top tip:<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to keep your cash extra safe, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Best-Sellers-Luggage-Money-Belts\/zgbs\/luggage\/1769601031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">money belts<\/a> are a popular option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-96859 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/GettyImages-823904792.jpg\" alt=\"best way to take money abroad - wallet with cash\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. What to do in an Emergency?<\/h2>\n<p>You can be the most organised, well seasoned traveller in the world, but you should still expect the unexpected! Picture this: you\u2019ve just hopped off the train in a brand new city and headed to fill up your hungry belly, only to discover every traveller\u2019s worst nightmare &#8211; your entire wallet is missing. Imagine the sheer panic as you frantically rifle through every item in your backpack, but one thing\u2019s for sure &#8211; if this happens to you, you won\u2019t be the first!<\/p>\n<p>The first thing to do is contact your bank and let them know what\u2019s happened. They will cancel your card and will usually try to find a way to get some emergency money to you within 24 hours &#8211; try and get clued up on your bank\u2019s policy towards this before you go. For an immediate fix, send some cash via Paypal or another online service to a travel companion or hostel buddy and have them withdraw it for you. If you\u2019re travelling long-term, find a hostel that you trust where you can have a courier service send your new card &#8211; pricey, yes, but it\u2019s gotta be done.<\/p>\n<h3>Simply put&#8230;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact your bank ASAP<\/li>\n<li>Transfer money to a travel companion\u00a0and have them withdraw it for you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Hope&#8217;s top tip:<\/h3>\n<p>Always keep the equivalent of \u00a320 in a secret compartment of your luggage for food, drink or transport during an emergency. And try to remember, like most things that might go wrong on your travels, soon you\u2019ll be able to look back on it as funny story\/valuable life lesson!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;font-size: 14pt\">Find a Hostel here<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>You might also like:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">\u2b50\ufe0f\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff6600\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-for-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">How to save money for your travels<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">\u2b50\ufe0f <a style=\"color: #ff6600\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/cheap-places-to-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Cheap places to travel that get you off the beaten track<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve booked your flights, sorted your visas and reserved your bed in a\u00a0hostel in town &#8211; all that\u2019s left to do is organise your finances! 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