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Transfer money to US whilst in US

Hi all,

we're holidaying with friends in the States who are from the States. They booked a bunch of hotels etc and we we need to reimburse them. I can see lots of info on how to transfer money to the US from U.K. But is there a better way to do it while we're still here? Can I just go into their bank with my debit card? Or best to wait and transfer from U.K. when home? Thanks.

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  • mickey54
    mickey54 Posts: 383 Forumite
    I tried this when away and couldn't just go into bank to transfer.
    A workaround was to withdraw the maximum from ATM over set number of days.

    This obviously didn't stop you spending on your card.
  • WAYT
    WAYT Posts: 694 Forumite
    https://transferwise.com if you don't have a fee free debit card and access to a no fee charging ATM.
    Transferwise is your best bet overall.
  • eDicky
    eDicky Posts: 6,835 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Lorelie74 wrote: »
    I can see lots of info on how to transfer money to the US from U.K.
    You may be in US, but your money is (presumably) in UK, so that info is relevant.
    Evolution, not revolution
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