How do I get euros in the US?

  1. Bank. You can buy euros with dollars at major banks like Wells Fargo and Bank of America. You will need to be a bank customer already and can order euros online easily. ...
  2. Foreign Currency Exchange. Money changers can be the cheapest way to buy euros. ...
  3. Airport. Yes, you can buy currency at the airport.




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Currency exchange shops and kiosks in airports are not the best places to exchange money. For the best rates, try a local bank or a bank ATM to make your currency exchanges. Check to see if your U.S. bank offers foreign ATM fee refunds for using a foreign ATM.

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  1. Bank. You can buy euros with dollars at major banks like Wells Fargo and Bank of America. You will need to be a bank customer already and can order euros online easily. ...
  2. Foreign Currency Exchange. Money changers can be the cheapest way to buy euros. ...
  3. Airport. Yes, you can buy currency at the airport.


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Buy currency before you travel.
Doing so gives you time to shop around for the best rate. Plus, when you arrive, you won't have to immediately find a bank or currency exchange. Do some research ahead of time to see if US dollars are widely accepted at places you plan to go to.

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It all depends on where you're going and what you plan to do during your trip. As you can see from our travel costs table above, some European cities are cheaper or more expensive than others. As a general rule, though, it's a good idea to budget at least $100 a day for your vacation.

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Yes, it's a good idea. Foreign exchange rates can be high while traveling abroad (and can go up and down depending on many factors), so it's smart to obtain some foreign money from a bank or credit union before you leave the United States.

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Generally, debit card transactions are cheaper and credit cards incur heavy fees while abroad. So, keeping your debit card in France is a better option. Yet, the taxes and withdrawal fees may vary from bank to bank.

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