Currency

[chrismakris]

What is the best currency to bring with us for the following places:

 

Singapore(4 days pre cruise)

Thailand(2 ports)

Vietnam(3 Ports)

Hong Kong(2 days post cruise)

 

Thanks in advance

[Hlitner]

Each of those places has their own currency.  Where you can use a major credit card (generally Visa or MC) it is a good idea...especially if you have a card with no foreign exchange fees (i.e. CapitalOne, Chase Sapphire, etc).  The best way to get cash is usually a bank ATM and it is helpful if your ATM/Debit card does not charge fees.  Do notify your credit card companies and debit card bank of your trip.  A few major credit cards such as American Express and Chase Sapphire no longer require travel notification, but many other cards still request notification.  If you fail to notify them and use their card, it is possible that they will freeze or suspend your card until they can be sure it is you.

 

Hank

[Philob]

There's another recent thread about this with a similar itinerary: