I never thought about how paying for things changes when you move around

Was in Mexico last week and kept getting cash out for small buys. Then in Canada, I used my card for everything and it felt weird. It hit me that my money habits flip depending on where I am. Now I'm curious if other nomads just pick one way to pay or switch it up... kind of a hassle sometimes.

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matthew3717mo ago

Get a Wise card, solves that exact headache.

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the_amy7mo ago

Those Wise exchange rates saved me from bank fees that felt like borderline theft on my last weekend trip.

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rileyprice7mo ago

I used a no-fee card and carried cash, which handled everything perfectly.

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hollybrown7mo ago

My bank charged me $50 in fees on a trip to Montreal last year. It's like they're punishing you for leaving the country.

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