mmmears
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Thank you so much. I went there and got the max!They are fee free. I bought four this morning to finish off my car insurance 6-month premium.
Thank you so much. I went there and got the max!They are fee free. I bought four this morning to finish off my car insurance 6-month premium.
Did you just use your bank? Or do you have a preferred company you like?Just ordered currency for tipping in GB, Belgium, Norway, and Canada. Two cruises in a month is feeling a little crazy.
I just used my bank (Wells Fargo). Probably a lousy exchange rate, but I only needed a small amount (strictly for hotel/excursion/tour tips) so I didn't really care. It was a $200 minimum, but that could include up to five currencies.Did you just use your bank? Or do you have a preferred company you like?
I ordered Yen from TD Bank when we went to Japan. I’m thinking of doing the same when we go to Asia later this year, but if I recall there was a minimum order amount on TD, and it’s probably more than I need for some of the countries we’re going to.
So sorry. If it makes you feel any better at all, I live in San Diego, and it really nuts right now up and down the coast. Wishing a fast recovery for your DH!Bummed. We had to cancel our big trip out west (we were supposed to leave Wednesday) because DH had complications with kidney stones. At least it was 90% refundable. We probably won't be able to do this trip again until next Summer (but of course we had other trips planned) as school starts in a few weeks and my work schedule has to be set months in advance.Anyway, I'm trying to be grateful that it wasn't something more serious and also trying to figure out if we we can sneak away for a last minute short stay at WDW of Universal or if we should just save money and wait.
NoIf I add myself as an AU on DH’s CSR, does that impact me being approved for the Amex Platimum on my own?
Thank you!
Thanks! I didn't even think about getting multiple currencies to make up the minimum. Just checked with TD Bank, and the minimum is $250 but they do allow several currencies to make up the minimum, so that's cool. The bad part: they don't have 2/3 of the currencies I need - Cambodian Riel and Vietnamese DongI just used my bank (Wells Fargo). Probably a lousy exchange rate, but I only needed a small amount (strictly for hotel/excursion/tour tips) so I didn't really care. It was a $200 minimum, but that could include up to five currencies.
No but it may impact your 5/24 status with Chase. Is it a new card within the last 2 years?If I add myself as an AU on DH’s CSR, does that impact me being approved for the Amex Platimum on my own?
I need help. I've been selected to represent the US as an Umpire at the European Championships in Regensburg Germany. This will be my first international trip. Can anyone explain like I'm 5 what I need to know when travelling in Europe. I've already got the Passport and Global Entry. How much cash should I carry? Any credit card issues I should be aware of? Anything else I need to know? Any products that are suprisingly useful? I think I'm going to get an eSim for my phone to use while there, anyone have recommendations?
Congratulations!I need help. I've been selected to represent the US as an Umpire at the European Championships in Regensburg Germany. This will be my first international trip. Can anyone explain like I'm 5 what I need to know when travelling in Europe. I've already got the Passport and Global Entry. How much cash should I carry? Any credit card issues I should be aware of? Anything else I need to know? Any products that are suprisingly useful? I think I'm going to get an eSim for my phone to use while there, anyone have recommendations?
I'm going to Regensburg in October. I don't think I'm going to have time to explore outside of that area, I've basically got one day, but there will be six of us that will have to come to some understanding on what we are doing.Congratulations!
A few things I always have with me:
You don't say when you're going -- this summer or next? German food is amazing, water is safe to drink, people are nice -- I love Germany. If you fly into Frankfurt early morning and need a few hours of shut eye and a shower, the HGI at the airport is nice and has day rooms.
- a good portable charger (at least 1.5 charges)
- a few hundred euros
- an extra credit card (1 on my person, 1 in hotel safe -- always good to have backup)
- speaking of the hotel safe, use it to store your passport, tablet and excess cash -- I usually have 50-80 Euros on me, the rest in the safe
- good lock on your suitcase just in case your hotel room doesn't have a safe (keep valuables in your suitcase and lock it when you leave the room for the day)
- the train system in Germany is amazing, so I'd recommend spending some time in Heidelberg and Cologne (both easily accessible from Frankfurt) at the beginning or end of your trip
- a decent fanny pack for the plane so your passport is always on your person, not in a bag above your seat
- a lot of content on your iPad/tablet for the plane and regional trains is always good
- excellent ear plugs (I use Loop) since noise insulation at hotels isn't always good; they're also useful for trains and planes
My DH just opened the CSR, but it's been several years since I've applied for a new card.No but it may impact your 5/24 status with Chase. Is it a new card within the last 2 years?
I need help. I've been selected to represent the US as an Umpire at the European Championships in Regensburg Germany. This will be my first international trip. Can anyone explain like I'm 5 what I need to know when travelling in Europe. I've already got the Passport and Global Entry. How much cash should I carry? Any credit card issues I should be aware of? Anything else I need to know? Any products that are suprisingly useful? I think I'm going to get an eSim for my phone to use while there, anyone have recommendations?