Save your receipt in case you wish to sell back any left-over currency when you come home – with the receipt, you won’t have to pay any fee either!
Second best is to withdraw money from ATMs at your destination. FOREX Bank has three cards which work in ATMs: the yellow credit card (FOREX Visa), the grey FOREX Bank card and the blue, pre-loadable FOREX Global Cash (read more about them on our website). It’s wise to make withdrawals from machines in the vicinity of an open bank, just in case the ATM swallows your card, and always make sure you hide your code with your hand. Never use your card to make small purchases with.
Often the worst alternative when exchanging currency is exchanging Swedish Crowns at foreign bureaux de change. The Crown is seen as a risky currency and also companies charge up to 10% in fees!