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spending in America

heading off to america can someone tell me the best credit card, also what is the best bank account to have also

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  • telboyo
    telboyo Posts: 410 Forumite
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    Just use your current account card
  • mcaulayr wrote: »
    heading off to america can someone tell me the best credit card, also what is the best bank account to have also
    If you are moving abroad it's probably best to open an account when you arrive. Ask the locals.
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  • Esoog
    Esoog Posts: 1,489 Forumite
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    If you are moving abroad it's probably best to open an account when you arrive. Ask the locals.

    Sometimes that's easier said than done, my brother lives in the BVI and has done for about three years now. Despite his stellar wage they've only just this year let him open an account.
  • Esoog wrote: »
    Sometimes that's easier said than done, my brother lives in the BVI and has done for about three years now. Despite his stellar wage they've only just this year let him open an account.
    Not so good then. I'm just going on my own experience in USA and Spain where I was able to open accounts within days of arriving. Perhaps my employer pulled a few strings.

    BTW, jealous of your brother!
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