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Euros and pounds

Travelgirl20Travelgirl20
in The Best of Ireland

If anyone has done this trip in the past year, did you get local currency before you went? I'm planning to get some Euros before I go but wondered about getting British pounds since the time there is limited.

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    Claudia SailsClaudia Sails

    I wouldn't worry about pounds. You'll only be in an area needing them for a small part of the tour. Credit cards will work and if not there are atms.

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    MCDMCD

    I did this trip last year. I brought some euros, because I always like to have local currency with me when I arrive and not have to rely on finding an ATM when I'm tired. I got more euros from time to time from ATMs during the trip. I believe that I also brought some pounds from home (I usually have euros and GBPs on hand, in the hope and expectation that I will get back "across the pond") but recall that our TD gave us each 20 GBP twice while we were in Northern Ireland. That said, I used credit cards for most purchases.

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    Travelgirl20Travelgirl20

    Thank you both for your comments. I think I will forego the pounds and just do the Euros. I like to have them when I arrive as well and can get more as I need them from ATMs. I was planning to use a credit card for purchases as well. I appreciate your feedback!

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