When you're packing and planning for what to take on a trip or time studying in Germany, figuring out how to get U.S. dollars exchanged for Euros is just another hassle you'll have to sort out along the way. While most people end up opting for using a cash exchange at an airport or train station, there are other options available that might may more sense for you, based on how long your trip is.
Read MoreSo you're out on the town, and reach into your wallet, pulling out your card to pay off your tab at the local Kneipe (pub), and the bartender shakes their head at you. What gives? In Germany, it's exceedingly common for most small businesses, bars, and restaurants to be cash only, and if they do accept plastic, it's probably only Girocard (or EC card; debit card). But why would this be the case, when everything down to farmers' market stands in the U.S. tend to take cards? Good question!
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