Wilsons Sandbox

On Fri, 10 Sep 2004, Anthony Verno wrote:

> Can any of you good folks up in the great north country tell me where to > get the best currency exchange?

Most of the major American ATM networks are linked to the Canadian ATM network, and you can generally withdraw money in Canadian dollars from these ATM's and have it withdrawn from your American account in American dollars at whatever the inter-bank exchange rate is on that particular day. I don't know about "best" rate (depending on the ATM there may be a fee, sometimes significant), but it certainly is the most convenient way. To quote Frommers: ATMS The easiest and best way to get cash away from home is from an ATM (automated teller machine) -- often called an ABM in Canada. The Cirrus (tel. 800/424-7787; www.mastercard.com) and PLUS (tel. 800/843-7587; www.visa.com) networks span the globe; look at the back of your bank card to find out which network you're on, then call or check online for ATM locations at your destination. Be sure you know your personal identification number (PIN) before you leave home and be sure to find out your daily withdrawal limit before you depart. Also keep in mind that many banks impose a fee every time a card is used at a different bank's ATM, and that fee can be higher for international transactions (up to $5 or more) than for domestic ones (where they're rarely more than $1.50). On top of this, the bank from which you withdraw cash may charge its own fee. To compare banks' ATM fees within the U.S., use www.bankrate.com. For international withdrawal fees, ask your bank. You can also get cash advances on your credit card at an ATM. Keep in mind that credit card companies try to protect themselves from theft by limiting the funds someone can withdraw outside their home country, so call your credit card company before you leave home. If your ATM is associated with a small community bank or credit union, it may not work at all ATMs in Canada, particularly the non-bank ATMs found in convenience stores and public facilities. In such cases, simply find a bank ATM that will honor the card as long as it belongs to a major ATM network.

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Anthony Verno wrote:

> Can any of you good folks up in the great north country tell me

where to

> get the best currency exchange? > I'm heading up to Nova Scotia on Sunday. No, I won't be taking the

KLR,

> the wife is going on this trip, so I'll be Winging it. Thanks. > Have fun & Ride safe, Anthony > D16 > '83 R100RS > '03 GL1800A

If you want to exchange cash go to any bank rather than the money exchange kiosks found at most border crossings. Expect to get about C$1.29 per US$. Most businesses in Canada will accept US dollars at the going exchange rate. Many of the stores in my town display a "Fair Exchange" sign to assure American visitors that they will get the same rate that the banks give. Nova Scotia is a beautiful province...enjoy your visit. Richard Korpela A15 Chapleau, ON

there is a currency excahange hole in the wall there with all the current exchange rates. I beleive it is just outside of the international flight arrivals. Any other questions just ask i have been in that airport dozens of times. Dave Labrador A16, A18

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Anthony Verno wrote: > Can any of you good folks up in the great north country tell me where to > get the best currency exchange? > I'm heading up to Nova Scotia on Sunday. No, I won't be taking the KLR, > the wife is going on this trip, so I'll be Winging it. Thanks. > Have fun & Ride safe, Anthony > D16 > '83 R100RS > '03 GL1800A