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	Free Online Currency Converter
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"Free Online Currency Converter"

Universal Currency Converter - Over 180 currencies can be converted. If you need to convert Mongolian Tughriks to Swaziland Lelangenis, this Currency Converter from XE.com may be what you are looking for. These are neither buy or sell rates. They are mid-market rates. This site is in English, Spanish, French and Swedish.

Traveler Currency Cheat Sheet - You can create and print a currency converter table for your next trip. This currency converter acknowledges the differences between rates for actual hard currency (cash) as opposed to credit card and ATM rates. Note: Travelers never get the Interbank rate.

Currency Converter Toolbar - Do you often deal with in currency while you are working on the Internet? Oanda has a toolbar that lets you convert your two most needed currencies to your home currency. Surfing the Internet? See that price quoted in Euros? Just click on the tool bar and you'll get your local equivalent!

"Order Foreign Currency Online"

Oanda - If you actually want to order your foreign currency for your trip, you can do so through Oanda. It doesn't take much of an order to get free shipping, and you can see pictures of the denominations you will receive with your order. Easier and faster than ordering through your local bank!

American Express - American Express, a household name when it comes to foreign currency and travelers checks, offers an online service for up to $1,000 worth of currency and travelers checks combined. There is a fee.

Bank of America - Not only can you purchase foreign currency from Bank of America online (no fees over $500 worth of currency) but you can also sell back currency (no coins) that you have left over when you return. To buy you don't have to be a Bank of America customer, but you do have to be a customer to sell.

"Currency Conversion Tips"

Changing Money Smart - Rick Steves, a TV host and travel book writer, provides many useful tips about using money in other countries. It takes much of the mystery out of the process, and answers those common questions, like "should I carry cash, travelers, checks, or credit cards?"

Using Your ATM Card to Get Foreign Currency - Not only does the About Guide to Europe for Visitors discuss the benefits of using your ATM card to obtain currency, but he also offers prepaid and stored value cards as possible alternatives.

Find a VISA ATM - Provides listings of ATMs where you will be visiting. If you handle your banking with a financial institution that has lots of ATMS worldwide, you might want to check out that bank's web site for ATMs in the country to which you are traveling. This might save you some ATM fees.

Find a MasterCard ATM - MasterCard has over 800,000 ATMs in 120 countries worldwide. Chances are there is one where you'll be going!

Learn About the Euro - Twelve countries now use the Euro as their currency: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. At this web site you can see pictures of the Euro notes and coins that are in circulation.

"Historical Currency Converter"

Oanda Historical Currency Converter - Oanda's historical rates allow you to pick the Interbank rate of your choice to obtain the historical exchange rates between currencies.

XE.com Historical Currency Converter - XE.com provides historical rates for many of the world's currencies going back to 1995.

x-rates.com Historic Exchange Rates - These currency rates goes back to 1990, and cover about 40 major currencies.

"Currency Converter Products"

Magellan's Travel Products - Magellan's has a nice selection of security products, like money belts and pouches, to keep your currency safe when you travel. They also have a hand-held currency converter that you can use so you don't have to do a lot of math in your head. All at very reasonable prices.

Currency and Metric Calculator - You can set three different currency rates on this calculator that has a lid that closes. Offered by Travel Essentials.

WorldLingo Currency Converter - Do you sell products online? If you would like to give your visitors from other countries the opportunity to see the cost in their local currency this product is your answer. There's a free three-month demo.

"Wireless Currency Converter"

Wireless Currency Services - XE.com allows you to access the most popular currency rates on your wireless device.

Currency Converter for the Palm Pilot - Oanda brings you 164 currencies in their free download product, and updates the rates whenever you hotsync.

Currency Update Service - XE.com will send you a daily email of more than 60 of the most requested currencies, showing you the exchange rate for your desired base currency. The service is free.

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