Which is best to use for money in Ireland cash, credit cards or travelers checks?
Most of your lodging, meal, transport, entertainment and shopping purchases can be made by credit cards (most widely accepted are American Express, Visa, and Mastercard), but you will need some euro currency for postcards, stamps, snacks, lunches, drinks, and incidentals. You can bring your money in the form of U.S. dollar travelers checks; and change your travelers checks, as needed, into euros at banks. But be warned: traveler’s checks cost extra money, and many banks tack on high fees to cash a traveler’s check. You can also buy a small amount of euros before your trip at USA Airports — or at Shannon/Dublin/Belfast Airports on arrival. However, the most convenient way to obtain euros in Ireland is by using ATM machines which are plentiful in cities and towns. ATM machines, with 24-hour access, accept major credit cards and most major debit cards. It is wise to contact the credit/debit card company that you use in advance and verify that your particular card will work in Ireland, an
