If you arrive on Saturday, Sunday or holiday, banks may not be open. You may also open a bank account when you arrive. More information about opening a bank account will be provided on site during your orientation. This often saves you many headaches as well as time and money.
Most banks charge high fees for changing money.
American Express offices and large banks are usually the safest for making these transactions. American Express offices can be found in most major cities overseas and sometimes have lower or no fees for cashing American Express checks. AAA provides no-fee, US travelers checks to members. There is no service fee for international travelers checks, and you can pay for them with a debit card. Other options include transferring money electronically through bank drafts and wires.