Best Way to Pay for Things Overseas

By

skinnyjinny

Re: using credit cards abroad as opposed to sending money abroad: Get yourself a second credit card from a company which doesn't add usage charges. I did this a few years ago as our credit cards were canceled suddenly because they had been compromised. If that happened while we were abroad it would have been a big problem so it's good to have a back-up card with you.

By

Maryeileen

Using a credit card is your best option, but before you leave, make sure that you inform your bank and/or credit card company that you will be using that card in Greece and how long you will be there. If not, they may freeze your account for unauthorized or suspicious activity.

By

evie5200

Always use the credit card, not debit card, for all purchases like accommodations, flights, meals, deposits. Check with your credit card companies to find out the least costly rate for conversion. Please remember that if you get a wrong charge on your credit card statement, you can always challenge it and if it's a Reward credit card, you earn those points or dollars. Make a copy of the card(s) you take, as well as your Passport. You'll have the #s, in case of lost or stolen card.

By

skinnyjinny

See if they use PayPal. I find it good for sending money abroad and secure.

By

Deeli

The best thing to do is to call your credit card company with this question. If you want to know the conversion rate to make sure you aren't being cheated use this link:
http://www.xe.com/ucc/

I'm going to Holland/Belgium in April. I intend to by Euros at my local bank for minimum spending and charge what I can on my Master Card.