Travellers cheques or just cash?

by **pennypiglet** on Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:37 pm

hiya...

we're off to la Pineda in a couple of weeks, and I want to know if it's worth taking travellers cheques or just cash?
Are t.c's easy to cash and use? and does it cost a lot to use them?..thinking it may be best just to take cash?
Any advice would be appreciated.
many thanks in advance..xxxx

by **taylor0806** on Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:54 pm

Hi

It's usually pretty easy to cash travellers cheques wherever you go. I always take them as the thought of someone taking all my money doesn't bear thinking about! At least you have the guarantee that they will be replaced.

by **jimd-f** on Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:41 am

you will normally be charged for changing travellers cheques.
why not just use the ATM machines as most people do at home.
if you have a nationwide account they dont make any charges.
i just use my natwest card and get a reasonable exchange rate.you do have to withdraw a decent amount of money to make the finances viable, but it is better than taking cash.