Taking large amounts of your own currency for changing when you arrive is probably one of the worst options for carrying money.
Your exchange rate will be retail, which is always going to be more expensive that wholesale.
Also, in most places, the person doing the exchanging will always want their little “cut” from the transaction.
Banks and hotels are the best places to change money but you can still get ripped off by the unscrupulous. Keep an eye on the daily rates to avoid this.
Remember, there may also be a fee for currency conversion so always ask about [...]
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Once upon a time, everyone who travelled carried traveller’s cheques, but not anymore. Nowadays, credit cards are the norm.