We will be spending a couple of days in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Years ago, I used to exchange some American dollars for Canadian at our local bank. I would also use my credit cards in Canada and I'd get a good exchange rate. Is this still true? I know credit card companies are scrounging for funds, so I wonder if they screw you on the exchange rate. Another possibility is to exchange American dollars for Canadian at a bank in Windsor (as opposed to my local bank).
So, my question: is there a best way to do this to get the best return and should I still use credit cards in Canada (I could just use cash if that would work better). Also, what about exchanging funds in the Windsor Casino?
> We will be spending a couple of days in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Years ago, > I used to exchange some American dollars for Canadian at our local bank. I > would also use my credit cards in Canada and I'd get a good exchange rate. > Is this still true? I know credit card companies are scrounging for funds, > so I wonder if they screw you on the exchange rate. Another possibility is > to exchange American dollars for Canadian at a bank in Windsor (as opposed > to my local bank).
> So, my question: is there a best way to do this to get the best return and > should I still use credit cards in Canada (I could just use cash if that > would work better). Also, what about exchanging funds in the Windsor Casino?
> Mel
If you aren't exchanging in million dollar bundles you'll get screwed.
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> We will be spending a couple of days in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Years ago, > I used to exchange some American dollars for Canadian at our local bank. I > would also use my credit cards in Canada and I'd get a good exchange rate. > Is this still true? I know credit card companies are scrounging for funds, > so I wonder if they screw you on the exchange rate. Another possibility is > to exchange American dollars for Canadian at a bank in Windsor (as opposed > to my local bank).
> So, my question: is there a best way to do this to get the best return and > should I still use credit cards in Canada (I could just use cash if that > would work better). Also, what about exchanging funds in the Windsor Casino?
> Mel
In my experience, Ontario casinos will screw you happily.
Credit cards are probably your best bet... otherwise a bank or professional money exchanger (not at an entry point, but elsewhere) would be your best bet.
HTH
Fell -- "Don't underestimate Fell. He's a smart kid." - Paul Popinjay, RGP, Nov 15, 2008
>> We will be spending a couple of days in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Years >> ago, >> I used to exchange some American dollars for Canadian at our local bank. >> I >> would also use my credit cards in Canada and I'd get a good exchange >> rate. >> Is this still true? I know credit card companies are scrounging for >> funds, >> so I wonder if they screw you on the exchange rate. Another possibility >> is >> to exchange American dollars for Canadian at a bank in Windsor (as >> opposed >> to my local bank).
>> So, my question: is there a best way to do this to get the best return >> and >> should I still use credit cards in Canada (I could just use cash if that >> would work better). Also, what about exchanging funds in the Windsor >> Casino?
>> Mel
> In my experience, Ontario casinos will screw you happily.
> Credit cards are probably your best bet... otherwise a bank or > professional money exchanger (not at an entry point, but elsewhere) would > be your best bet.
> HTH
> Fell > -- > "Don't underestimate Fell. He's a smart kid." > - Paul Popinjay, RGP, Nov 15, 2008
On Jul 3, 7:52 pm, "MZB" <m...@noway.prudigy.net> wrote:
> We will be spending a couple of days in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Years ago, > I used to exchange some American dollars for Canadian at our local bank. I > would also use my credit cards in Canada and I'd get a good exchange rate. > Is this still true? I know credit card companies are scrounging for funds, > so I wonder if they screw you on the exchange rate. Another possibility is > to exchange American dollars for Canadian at a bank in Windsor (as opposed > to my local bank).
> So, my question: is there a best way to do this to get the best return and > should I still use credit cards in Canada (I could just use cash if that > would work better). Also, what about exchanging funds in the Windsor Casino?
> Mel
When out of the country I have always received good exchange rates at bank ATM machines, You do have to pay the buck fifty or so fee if it isn't a branch of your bank though.
> We will be spending a couple of days in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Years ago, > I used to exchange some American dollars for Canadian at our local bank. I > would also use my credit cards in Canada and I'd get a good exchange rate. > Is this still true? I know credit card companies are scrounging for funds, > so I wonder if they screw you on the exchange rate. Another possibility is > to exchange American dollars for Canadian at a bank in Windsor (as opposed > to my local bank).
> So, my question: is there a best way to do this to get the best return and > should I still use credit cards in Canada (I could just use cash if that > would work better). Also, what about exchanging funds in the Windsor Casino?
> Mel
Banks like service charges. I like to use my credit card when travel because the fees and rates tend to be best.
The Canadian casino LOVE to screw you on credit card advances and exchange rates.
The concierge at the River Rock suggested instead of taking an advance on a card, which they happily ass fuck me with a service charge, buy a gift certificate. The River Rock and both casino's in Niagara falls sell gift certificates that can be used at the cage. No service fees AND it is not a cash advance on your credit card.
Have a read on the credit card advancing stations for a good laugh. The last time I checked at Fallsview there was a $60 fee on withdrawals between $501 and $1000
Chris
"NO! I want this shit to STOP! Right NOW! Nobody takes me serious anymore." - Paul Popinjay, 01/16/2009
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