Currency

Currency

Get the most bang for your buck.

Using Euros in Italy:

Back in 2002 when the Euro was first distributed, it was exchanged at a price that greatly benefited Americans. Today, the Euro trades higher, and as a result, we have made a change in how we should deal with money while vacationing in Italy.

  • Minor credit card fees (1-3% percent per transaction)
  • Relying exclusively on credit cards can be difficult, as many shops and restaurants in Italy take cash only
  • Solely relying on ATMs, despite excellent exchange rates, can result in conversion and transaction fees
Credit Cards

Buying Currency in advance:

Our recommendation today, is to purchase Euros in advance. Key benefits: 

  • Purchase up to the equivalent of $2,500 in Euro
  • Competetive exchange rate
  • No hidden fees - just $14.50 for delivery AND insurance..no matter how much you buy!
  • Return all cash you did not spend back into dollars at the exact same rate as the original transaction - for just a $10 fee to guarantee your purchase rate. If you don't want to buy the guarantee, you can still return the cash for the going rate on the day it is received.
  • Hassle-free transactions are made online from your home or office, and your cash is shipped to your door the day after your payment is cleared
  • You will receive an email you to let you know exactly when your Euros will arrive in the mail.

It is that simple. Buy your Euro's now !

Bring Traveler's Checks in Euro's:

  • Traveler's Checks provide the security of being entirely refundable if lost, usually within 24 hours.
  • No transaction fees since Traveler's Checks will already be converted into Euros
  • Traveler's Check's offer the same competetive exchange rate and a nominal fee.

Purchase  Traveler's Checks now!

Using banks in Italy:

If you would rather wait until you arrive to take care of your cash, take advantage of Italy's banks.

  • For more cash visit an ATM
  • To convert dollars into Euros, banks have the best exchange rates
  • Try to avoid exchanging money at airports and hotels due to very high rates
  • Contact your bank to make sure they are part of a European ATM network to avoid ATM withdrawal fees
  • Contact your bank and credit card companies to inform them that you will be in Italy, otherwise the fraud alert system may freeze your accounts
  • Banks in Italy are usually open Monday through Friday (and Saturday mornings), and are closed on public holidays
  • ATMs are widely available, and are open to use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Cambio offices, which exchange currency are everywhere, just be careful of the fees!