Q: I will travel to Barcelona with a group. It Is better for me to Exchange US Dollars for euro in Barcelona,

or I get a better exchange rate for the Exchange in the States for euro before the trip?

A: it would be a good idea to think a bit about which option is best for you for

currency exchange. the main options are:

1. Money in change traveller's cheques before you begin the journey,

2. the use of a credit card and pick up on the automatic cash machines (ATM) in Barcelona

when needed or change cash.

3. bring Cash

Currency exchange for a trip to Barcelona

Use your credit card/cash card and picking up on automatic cashiers (ATM)

Many banks offer a cash card that functions as a credit card and a cash card for withdrawal. Keep in mind that you probably want to advise your bank that you wish to use your credit card/Cash in Spain during the travel period from the USA. Some banks block map for security reasons, unless you your bank card issued for your travel advice. And there will be a Standing Committee that you must pay each time you withdraw money. Ask your bank how much this Commission. Keep in mind if you money from your credit card and not your bank account that you have to pay for a higher interest rate for lending withdrawal. This can be quite high for a credit card. Therefore, if given a choice, your money withdrawn directly from your account instead of your credit card payment.

Using your credit card/cash card to withdraw money also represents an easy way to get money in the foreign currency when you need (you not dependent bank opening hours). There are autobanks about the Centre situated, so you will have no trouble finding ATM. most of these ATMs accepts a map displaying the Visa sign. Others will accept other types of card as well, for example, MasterCard, AMEX etc.

Bring in the foreign currency in cash

The Tyler Group advises not wearing a Barcelona a lot of money with you during a visit to Barcelona. But it is a good idea to have a small amount of euro cash on hand to cover the initial costs for some such as taxi, meal etc can until you come to a bank or cash point to obtain some more money. Barcelona has a pickpocketing problem and it is advised to ensure that you do not wear too much cash around with you.

http://barcelona.thetylergroup.org/2012/10/30/valutawissel-voor-een-reis-naar-barcelona/