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i am planning a trip to the philippines?
i have been there before but it was in 1970. can someone tell me if i should take travelors checks like i did in 1970 or do i take cash? can i use atm machines? it seems have cash could be dangerous and costly if robbed. i know there is lots of crime in the philippines. what would be the safest way to access money
always a few dik head answers here. thanks to some of you for your help. are you saying it is best to use my atm card at a bdo or transfer money to a account there for me to access funds while im there.sorry i dont mean to sound stupid but like i said i havent traveled outside the usa since 1970 thanks
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- oneiloilokanoLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
Travelers checks are obsolete here now. You would have a hard time cashing them and would take a beating on the exchange rate.
The safest way to acess money would be through your ATM and credit card. But you have to be sure to let your bank stateside know you will be travelling here. Because of the high rate of credit card fraud if your bank does not know your here, they will cut your acess after the first transaction as a security precaution.
Source(s): USN Retired, Married and living in the Philippnes since 2002. - Greg SLv 69 years ago
you can use atms, but it depends on where you are going whether you will find atms or not
if you can transfer money into an account that you can access there that would be the best option. last time i visited there i used a prepaid travel money card to withdraw from atms. there is usually a 200 peso withdrawal fee, keep that in mind
carry some spare cash for emergencies. stock up on currency if you are visiting remote areas
- clncarplzLv 79 years ago
During my 7 trips here I used an underclothes money belt carrying up to $10,000 US in $100 dollar bills. They get the best exchange rate & I could take back with me what I didn't use.
You have to notify your bank if you use your credit card or ATM card before you leave or they will think somebody stole it & shut it down. But please be aware that using either one will cost you extra. Travelers checks will be too expensive & hard to cash also.
I am glad that you seen some of heads here that don't have a life. Not all the people are but some of them
- 9 years ago
It will always be unsafe to carry a huge chunk of money anywhere- not just in the Philippines. And besides, you are old enough to know how to take care of the money you have regardless of where you are going (no pun intended) but hey, AT-Machines here in the Philippines are accessible anyway. Just choose the right bank as to where you deposit your cash so that you will be guided as well.
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- Anonymous4 years ago
the place interior the Philippines does your loved ones stay? then i can permit you be attentive to what vacationer spots are common there in recent times..Mybe traveling with a credt card is plenty greater secure..hmm,previous due February is okay..march is the initiating of summer time..
- 9 years ago
I say just use ATM machines in the Philippines and you gotta be extra careful though. Have fun!
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- 9 years ago
it's safe to travel here..just always take care of your cash...there are also available machines everywhere.
- Anonymous9 years ago
Do they even stil have traveler's cheques??? I thought they stopped using those like 35 years ago?
If you happen to have PHP, bring it.
Why wouldn't you be able to use ATM machines?
