Travelling to Sweden on Thursday - What should I use for currency?

James_H_2

Hello all,

I'm due to travel to Sweden on Thursday, and as they aren't in the Euro yet I'm not sure what would be the most prudent way to spend over there.

The way I see it there are four options:

1. Use my Natwest debit card (no chance, the fees for using abroad are crazy)
2. Find the best rate provider and get cash
3. Use my Capital One credit card (paid off in full each month)
4. Use my FairFX Anywhere card

From what I understand, the FairFX Anywhere card is supposed to offer pretty decent exchange rates anywhere, but which would you recommend?

Cheers,
James.

phatbear

Hej, Hej!!

The answer depends on several factors of course.

Probably the most important is for how long and how much do you think you intend to spend?

Im off to sweden on tues to visit the family and because im back on thurs evening I will just draw out a couple of thousand krona when I get there from an atm at the airport.

If you dont intend to spend a lot and not be there for too long then I would just pop to your local exchange place and get your krona before you go as its really not worth worrying for a few quid, yeah i know this is a money saving website but you always have to factor in the time you take to get cash etc etc.

joerugby

Take at least £100 worth of krona and a credit card. It works for me

dzug1

James_H wrote: »

Use my Natwest debit card (no chance, the fees for using abroad are crazy).

No crazier than changing cash here in the wrong place. And come July they'll be almost reasonable.

James_H_2

joerugby wrote: »

Take at least £100 worth of krona and a credit card. It works for me

Done and done. Thanks!

dzug1 wrote:

No crazier than changing cash here in the wrong place. And come July they'll be almost reasonable.

Why what's happening in July?

benjus

I'd say the FairFX Anywhere card is the best option on your list. Cheaper than the other cards you have and cheaper than most Bureaux de Change.