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When traveling to a country with a different currency, how should you take your money?
I'm going to the U.K. How does the whole thing with money work? Can I use my U.S. credit card there?
If so, will the bank charge extra to convert dollars into pounds?
I guess I'll need some cash for tips and whatnot. Just go into any bank?
Do people still use traveller's checks?
(It's been a long time since I've been outside the U.S., obviously.)
