Be prepared with Euro

ATM's, found in every major airport, dispense EUROs and normally give the best exchange rate. If you feel more secure purchasing before you depart most major US city banks offer the service or you can try International Currency Express at 1-888-278-6628 or visit Foreign Money

We encourage this type of preparation since many services can not be paid by credit card or with traveler’s checks.

EXAMPLES: Tipping porters, paying taxi drivers or for transfer services. Paying tolls if you rent a car. Most importantly, for paying the refundable security deposit required by most key holders if you have rented a vacation home.

The people involved with these services are not equipped to accept travelers checks or credit cards and expect payment in cash i.e. EURO.