Japanese currency: yen notes, rates and travel tips
This guide explains Japanese currency, including yen notes and coins, exchange rates, cash and card use, and how to get travel money before travelling to Japan.
This guide explains Japanese currency, including yen notes and coins, exchange rates, cash and card use, and how to get travel money before travelling to Japan.
Discover the essentials of navigating Chinese currency, from understanding the Yuan and Renminbi to smart travel money tips, in our comprehensive guide.
This guide explains South African currency, including rand notes, exchange rates, cash and card use, and how to get travel money before your trip.
This guide explains Turkish currency, the Turkish lira, exchange rates, cash and card use, and the best money to take to Turkey.
Cash vs card abroad is not about choosing one winner; smart travellers use cards for convenience and local currency as a safety net for taxis, tips, small purchases, emergencies and places where cards simply do not work.
XOF currency is the West African CFA franc, a shared currency used across eight West African countries, making it useful to understand before travelling through this part of Africa.
If you’re wondering how much cash should I take to America, the answer is usually enough for tips, taxis, snacks and backup money, not your whole trip.
If you’re asking “should I buy euros before going to Europe?”, the answer is usually yes: taking both euros and a card gives you more flexibility when you travel.
Travelling with multiple currencies can make multi country trips easier, especially when you need local cash for taxis, tips, markets, cruise ports or arrival costs.
The Sri Lankan rupee exchange rate can change regularly, so this guide explains how GBP to LKR works and what to check before buying travel money.