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greenjayne
greenjayne Posts: 2 Newbie
in Overseas holidays & travel planning
I am travelling to USA and Canada soon for a three week holiday. I have a Halifax clarity card for spending but also need cash (approximately $1300 in Canadian dollars). Which is the cheapest way/place for me to obtain this cash?
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  • littlereddevil
    littlereddevil Posts: 4,752 Forumite
    If it were me I would take English notes with me and change them over there
    travelover
  • photome
    photome Posts: 16,752 Forumite
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    use the card to get the cash out of the first ATM you see
  • greenjayne
    greenjayne Posts: 2 Newbie
    Lol. Thanks littlereddevil. Good idea.
  • PeacefulWaters
    PeacefulWaters Posts: 8,495 Forumite
    greenjayne wrote: »
    Lol. Thanks littlereddevil. Good idea.
    There's more merit to the ATM suggestion.
  • SW17
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    PeacefulWaters wrote: »
    There's more merit to the ATM suggestion.

    Agree. Not because you'll necessarily get a better rate (though you might on a Clarity card), but I prefer to be carrying large amounts of cash for as short a time as possible.
  • comeandgo
    comeandgo Posts: 5,930 Forumite
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    I would use your Halifax clarity. If you look to the right of this page you should see the Cheap Travel Money logo, if you go into that site and do a comparison you will see that the card gives a better rate, yes you will have interest to pay on it and I am assuming you have the same low interest rate that I have.
  • jackieblack
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    littlereddevil wrote: »
    If it were me I would take English notes with me and change them over there
    You might, but the OP asked for the cheapest way.
    This would not be it


    OP, use your Clarity card to withdraw from an ATM. The minimal amount of interest you'll be charged will be more than offset by the superior exchange rate you'll receive
    Everything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the end
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  • jackieblack
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    greenjayne wrote: »
    Lol. Thanks littlereddevil. Good idea.
    No, it really isn't
    Everything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the end
    Quidquid Latine dictum sit altum videtur
  • Fortyfoot
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    Load your Clarity card with the amount of cash you originally thought of taking with you, thus avoiding any interest charges.

    Fortyfoot
  • photome
    photome Posts: 16,752 Forumite
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    Fortyfoot wrote: »
    Load your Clarity card with the amount of cash you originally thought of taking with you, thus avoiding any interest charges.

    Fortyfoot

    Not a good idea
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