| travelling to Argentina 08:42 - Jan 13 with 664 views | Radlett_blue |
I'm visiting Argentina soon. I know their currency is weak & you don't buy it in the UK. I am told that ATMs in Argentina give poor rates & won't give you very much currency. The advice is to bring USD or Euros notes & change them when in Argentina. Anyone been there recently? |  |
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| travelling to Argentina on 08:48 - Jan 13 with 631 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
The international jetsetter that is Blue Lagos might be worth a DM. |  |
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| travelling to Argentina on 09:02 - Jan 13 with 578 views | WickhamsLeftBoot |
I was in Argentina last January and February, the ATM’s are horrendous.
ATMs charge you a percentage of whatever you’re withdrawing so avoid.
Best to take USD, and change when you’re there. |  | | |
| travelling to Argentina on 09:05 - Jan 13 with 568 views | Radlett_blue |
| travelling to Argentina on 09:02 - Jan 13 by WickhamsLeftBoot |
I was in Argentina last January and February, the ATM’s are horrendous.
ATMs charge you a percentage of whatever you’re withdrawing so avoid.
Best to take USD, and change when you’re there. |
Thanks, that's what I've heard. I do have Euros & I'm told they prefer them to £. If I but USD, I'm taking another exchange rate hit. | |
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| travelling to Argentina on 09:24 - Jan 13 with 507 views | WickhamsLeftBoot |
| travelling to Argentina on 09:05 - Jan 13 by Radlett_blue |
Thanks, that's what I've heard. I do have Euros & I'm told they prefer them to £. If I but USD, I'm taking another exchange rate hit. |
I found it to be quite expensive, especially meat.
But, Argentinian steaks are amazing and the wine is incredible. Enjoy! | | | |
| travelling to Argentina on 10:12 - Jan 13 with 409 views | Bent_double |
Do you need to take currency? As much as I love cash and usually prefer over cards, I find it easier to pay by credit card for most things and keep an eye on expenditure on my phone app.
Currently 2 weeks into a month long stay in Aus, brought 200 in ozzie dollars and still have almost half left. Did the same in Brazil last year.
Understandable if you prefer not to risk cards though. |  |
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| travelling to Argentina on 10:32 - Jan 13 with 362 views | MattinLondon |
| travelling to Argentina on 10:12 - Jan 13 by Bent_double |
Do you need to take currency? As much as I love cash and usually prefer over cards, I find it easier to pay by credit card for most things and keep an eye on expenditure on my phone app.
Currently 2 weeks into a month long stay in Aus, brought 200 in ozzie dollars and still have almost half left. Did the same in Brazil last year.
Understandable if you prefer not to risk cards though. |
An alternative to credit/debit card is a Post Office Travel card (Sainsburys do them as well) where you put money on it and that’s all there is on it.
Even if it gets cloned or stolen, the only money which you lose is what’s on it. [Post edited 13 Jan 10:33]
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| travelling to Argentina on 13:20 - Jan 13 with 214 views | Radlett_blue |
| travelling to Argentina on 10:12 - Jan 13 by Bent_double |
Do you need to take currency? As much as I love cash and usually prefer over cards, I find it easier to pay by credit card for most things and keep an eye on expenditure on my phone app.
Currently 2 weeks into a month long stay in Aus, brought 200 in ozzie dollars and still have almost half left. Did the same in Brazil last year.
Understandable if you prefer not to risk cards though. |
I prefer to use cards (although cloning used to be rife in Latin America so best not to let that card out of your sight) but some small businesses and taxi drivers want cash. | |
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| travelling to Argentina on 13:44 - Jan 13 with 163 views | Wacko |
I was there recently and the best thing is to send money to yourself via Western Union and pick it up at one of their many outlets, although best not to do it on a Friday (because they may run out of cash) or a weekend (as they close). Western Union has a way better rate than ATMs and other exchange places. Cash is king there too as many shops and restaurants charge you less if you pay in cash. |  |
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| travelling to Argentina on 14:15 - Jan 13 with 119 views | bluester |
I'm jealous. I was there in 2010 and would love to go there again. As someone said, take USD and exchange there. Enjoy! | | | |
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