Cash abroad planner

How much cash to have for the first two days, how often to hit a bank ATM, and when to use your card instead. Maths only on this page — pair it with the ATM fee tool when you know the machine's charges.

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Your trip

Daily cash spend is what you expect to pay in notes — not your full budget if most places take cards.

Destination currencyTrip length (days)Daily cash spend (EUR)

Card acceptance where you are going

Europe, US cities, much of Latin America and urban Asia

More optionsATM flat fee (optional)

ATM operator flat fee per withdrawal (EUR, optional)Used to suggest a longer refill rhythm when fees are high. For withdrawal size and DCC, use the ATM tool linked below.

Enter daily cash spend and trip length to see a plan.

Go deeper

ATM fees and DCC — best withdrawal size
Money & ATMs desk — card, cash or ATM