Traveling abroad?
 

Don't spend valuable vacation time buying currency when you can arrive ready.
 

AAA has over 90 types of foreign currency available for purchase before you travel so you’ll be prepared for taxis, tips, and souvenir shopping. Best of all, members can avoid the long lines, high fees, and unfavorable exchange rates that can be encountered abroad.*    

Foreign Currency Tips

Ordering foreign currency though AAA.

• Foreign Currency must be ordered in person at a store location, no phone or online orders. AAA Members can purchase currency valued at $10 – $9,999 USD, every 30 days. Nonmembers can purchase $10 – $2,000, every 30 days.
• Fees (per transaction): Members - $5, Nonmembers - $20. An additional $10 small-transaction fee is charged by Wells Fargo for orders under $200 USD.
• Regular shipping to a AAA store is free. Overnight shipping is available for a $15 fee.

Traveling with foreign currency.

• It is suggested to take the U.S. dollar equivalent of $50 to $100 worth of foreign currency per person, per day, to meet incidental expenses. Take precautions while out exploring; carry only the amount of cash you feel comfortable with, and split foreign currency between you and a partner. In some countries debit and credit cards are not widely accepted.

Getting additional cash.

• If you need to replenish your cash while traveling, making a withdrawal from an ATM is often a good option. Keep in mind fees are usually associated with each transaction.

Credit and debit cards.

• Many cards carry a foreign transaction fee, so it is important to know your cards’ fees before traveling. Cards may be a good way to pay for large transactions and generally provide a competitive rate, which makes them a good complement to cash. Be aware of dynamic currency conversion (DCC) services where merchants convert the transaction to U.S. dollars (the rate of exchange is set at the point of sale rather than waiting for the card’s billing cycle). The merchant sets the exchange rate, which may be higher than the rate set by the issuer of the credit card and could include hidden fees.

Heading home.

• If you have leftover foreign coins, some airlines and airports will collect these for donations to local charities or you can save them for your next trip!

<sup>* Available at select AAA Clubs. Disclaimer: All currencies are sold based upon availability. Special requests for minor and exotic currencies may require additional time to deliver, due to limited availability. All canceled orders are subject to a change fee and/or differences in currency exchange rates at the time of cancellation.

Important Notice: The exchange rate used for transactions may vary from other exchange rates in existence globally.</sup>