Guides
How to read an exchange rate before you hand over cash
What the Bank of Israel representative rate is, what a spread is, and how to tell the two apart on any board in the country.
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A checklist for taking money abroad
How much cash to carry, which currencies are worth ordering ahead, and what to do with the notes you bring home.
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Why a bank note gets refused, and how to avoid it
Worn, torn, marked and withdrawn notes are the usual reasons an exchange says no. Here is what to check before you travel.
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