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  1. 03-02-2008, 09:39 AM #1
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    Default Purchasing US $ in small amounts?

    Gonna be taking a few trips stateside on the bike this year.
    Was wondering what's the simplest way to get US $?

    I was thinking that when it's above par(as it goes up and down like crazy) I'd grab a couple hundred!

    Any thoughts?
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    You could buy it from any bank
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    best bet would be your bank...you could also get T/C as the rate is usually a bit better on those than on cash
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    just open a us$ savings account?
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    Calforex usually has the best rates.
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    Originally posted by krazykhoja
    best bet would be your bank...you could also get T/C as the rate is usually a bit better on those than on cash
    I'll ask at my bank...just looking for pocket change really.
    For everything else there is Mastercard!
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    Screw cash. Just bring your Visa.
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    Originally posted by Thaco
    just open a us$ savings account?
    Agreed. Then you can transfer some money into it online whenever the rates look good.
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    Originally posted by sputnik
    Screw cash. Just bring your Visa.
    Best rates are always on plastic.
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    The exchange rate differences on $200 are going to work out to be like $5 or $10 max, either way. Just do what is convenient when you need it IMO (probably bank or credit card). In the past 2 months, I don't think it has been more than 3 cents either way. When I needed a bunch of USD, the cheapest place was across from TD square downtown, I forget the name.
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    Originally posted by Canmorite


    Best rates are always on plastic.
    Mastercard charges 2.5% on every transaction. I think they actually might be involved ina lawsuit over it right now.

    If you want the absolute best, open a US account and get a US credit card.
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    TD has a US dollar Advantage card. However it is a 25 dollar annual fee.
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    Originally posted by bspot


    Mastercard charges 2.5% on every transaction. I think they actually might be involved ina lawsuit over it right now.

    If you want the absolute best, open a US account and get a US credit card.
    Shitty. 2.5% is a lot.
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