Ease of access to the information system is also one thing that plays an important role in increasing the number of local tourists who travel abroad.
Nowadays people very easily can find information about travel destinations and a variety of amenities and accommodations that can be found there later.
Various types of social media also plays an important role towards this increase. With a very easy going person uploading and showing off photos and share their traveling experiences to the general public, and it is certainly becoming a separate temptation that might make a person would intend to go to these places.
If you are one of those who intend to travel abroad in the near future time, then of course have to prepare everything very mature and well-planned.
One thing that should not go unnoticed is considering the issue of exchange of money that will be used in the country of destination.
The main points to be considered in the affairs of exchange money is to make sure to get the best rate or the exchange rate and this will depend on the consideration of when to redeem the money.
You can find out the latest up date on the value of the rupiah in the country of destination. Check out a few points that you must consider when going to exchange money.
1. exchange in Hotel or Airport
Change money at the hotel or the airport is much easier and practical to do. But keep in mind the exchange rate offered by the hotel or the airport tends to be unstable or even tend to be high. It happened because of the impact of the transaction costs are quite high as well.
It helps you avoid having to exchange money at the airport or hotel, because you will be at a disadvantage, especially when doing onsite in a sizable amount.
If you are really in dire need of funds urgently, it does not hurt you to do onsite at the hotel or airport, provided you redeem your money in the amount as needed.
2. Redeeming Through Credit Cards
Do onsite via credit card will give you an advantage because bank credit card issuers generally have access to better exchange rate when compared with individuals.But still avoid using credit cards when the value of the nation's currency is weakening because in general the transaction can not be converted at once and there is the possibility of getting the exchange rate is not good a few days later.
3. Currency in Local Bank
You will be better off when exchange money at a local bank because usually the exchange rate is much better and trustworthy. If the exchange rate is determined purely by supply and demand, then you will get a value close to the prevailing market price at that time.However, if exchange rates are determined by the government of the country that you are visiting, the local banks will provide good value relative to the amount of cost is not too high.
4. Redeeming Through ATMs
You can make this as an option only when it has enough funds and can be used during the trip.In general, the ATM will offer the exchange rate was quite good and interesting, but it must first ensure that the destination state bank.
It is important to always keep in mind that in general your bank in Indonesia will account freeze when he saw there was no reasonable transaction on your account, such as the withdrawal of money in a number of different countries within one week.
When this option which will be planned in your trip, so make sure the bank has heard it before, you should contact the bank before departure.
Do not Take Too Much Cash
Wherever you plan to exchange money, we suggest you do not carry too much cash. In addition to complicated, from the financial side obviously this will be very dangerous.Bring enough cash, and use the card like a credit card transaction that provides services for Visa and MasterCard in there. In addition, set the finances well before you leave, so as not to waste during the holidays.
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