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Off to the U.S-Advice needed on Currency please?

Hi all,
Im lucky enough to be going to America next weekend and i want to know the best way to change my pounds into dollars.

Is it best to use an exchange website and/or load a card of some sort? It will be around £1400

Thank you- B
Not yet a total moneysaving expert...but im trying!!

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  • buel
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    Hi,
    Please can i bump this thread?
    Not yet a total moneysaving expert...but im trying!!
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