Markets all over the world have changed after facing a transition. All European countries including Spain are now using euro as their official currency. For traveler, who does not belong to Europe, it can be a bit of a problem. The traveler will have to take money exchange service to get their currency change into Euro. There are many ways in which you can do so in Barcelona.
The article explains you different ways that you can opt for money exchange so that you have to pay minimum cost as fee and the process is convenient.
It is always better to exchange your money for euro sometime before you actually need for your trip. This is because; exchange rates will be comparatively favorable in your hometown. However if you have reached Barcelona and has not changed your currency, there are many options that Barcelona will provide you.
Thomas Cook and American Express provide good currency exchange services in the province. For obtaining money exchange services, you need to first prepay your hotel bill. Alternatively you can make arrangements to get the check drawn in a Spanish bank through Ruesch International or some large US commercial bank.
It is a good idea to purchase foreign currency traveler’s check from Thomas Cook or American express prior to your visit. You can also do this after you reach Barcelona but doing it before you take your trip is recommended. You can visit any local office of Thomas Cook or American Express and do as it is required. Traveler’s cheques are accepted widely in Barcelona and have the benefit of safety and convenience while you are traveling.
Make sure that you do not get into money exchanging at hotels, shops or any other business organization in Barcelona. At these places, you will not get a favorable exchange rate. This is because a lot of business associations charge a heavy fee in turn of exchanging currency. Look for a Spanish bank in Barcelona, mostly all banks have money exchange service and the rates offered or also quite good. Spanish banks also charge very low fees for money exchange.
Preferably use your debit card for maximum convenience. Visa cards are generally accepted everywhere in Spain and you can also pay using Plus or Cirrus networks. You have to be paired for paying a transaction fee every time you utilize ATM services but make sure that you stay within the daily limit of money withdrawal.
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