Traveling abroad soon? What to look out for when exchanging money

Smart travelers know that managing money abroad takes more than just finding the nearest exchange counter.

Currency exchange services at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan, on Oct. 20, 2014. (Dreamstime/Dreamstime/TNS)

By Tribune News Service | Tribune News Service

UPDATED: May 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM PDT

Exchanging currency at the airport means paying premium fees, sometimes losing 10% or more.

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Originally Published: May 2, 2025 at 8:35 AM PDT

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