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Originally Posted by Sid70
The best way is to pay directly by a master / visa card. ATM will be more expensive.
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I never use credit cards in Eastern Europe except at the hotels.
1. Many places dont take them.
2. Credit card fraud is rampant
It is bad enough when you have to dispute charges when you get back to the states. It is a huge pain in the ass if your card gets banged and you have to cancel them while still in a foreign country.
My advice is when you get to the airport grab 300-500 usd worth of local currency from the ATM. There is the typical atm fee and conversion fee. You then have money for Taxis, bars etc. Stay away from those currency exchange places.