{"id":57660,"date":"2017-08-25T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-01-08T14:21:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T19:21:26","slug":"five-smart-reasons-not-carry-cash-u-s","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/travel-and-cross-border\/travelling-and-shopping-in-the-us\/five-smart-reasons-not-carry-cash-u-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Smart Reasons Not to Carry a Lot of Cash to the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/travel-tips\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Travel Tips<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Five Smart Reasons Not to Carry a Lot of Cash to the U.S.<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Lynda Sydney<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/thumb-not-to-carry-cash_402x-2.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/thumb-not-to-carry-cash_402x-2.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/thumb-not-to-carry-cash_402x-2.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/thumb-not-to-carry-cash_402x-2.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Five Smart Reasons Not to Carry a Lot of Cash to the U.S. &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/travel-and-cross-border\/travelling-and-shopping-in-the-us\/five-smart-reasons-not-carry-cash-u-s\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/travel-and-cross-border\/travelling-and-shopping-in-the-us\/five-smart-reasons-not-carry-cash-u-s\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published August 25, 2017 \u2022 6 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>When you&#8217;re planning a vacation, weekend getaway or your annual winter escape to the United States, one of the biggest considerations is money. Despite our increasingly cashless society, many people still go to the bank to purchase large amounts of U.S. dollars before taking a trip south of the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the loonie has gained ground against the greenback recently, it&#8217;s still far from par \u2013 and the exchange costs you money. Here are five good reasons not to carry a lot of cash on your next trip to the States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. It&#8217;s Not Secure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><\/b>The simplest reason for not bringing large amounts of cash to the U.S. is that it can be lost or stolen \u2014 and once it&#8217;s gone, it&#8217;s gone. If your debit or credit card goes missing, you have protection from your financial institution. You can immediately cancel the card, and usually you are not held responsible for fraudulent purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: It&#8217;s best to have a copy of the front and back of your debit and credit cards. Be sure to pack these copies separate from your actual cards. That way you have the card numbers and other details at your fingertips in case they are lost. Also, save the emergency numbers for your bank and credit card providers on your cellphone for quick access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. You Could Be Missing out on Better Exchange Rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exchanging a large amount of money before your trip means your only option is the exchange rate on the day you exchange your funds. Exchanging smaller amounts of money over time or even a larger amount of money at one go when the rates are favourable, reduces your risk of being stuck with a less favourable rate near the time of your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you travel frequently to the U.S., consider opening a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcbank.com\/cross-border\/us-bank-accounts.html?ref=dl-137273\">U.S.-based bank account<\/a>, so you can easily use a U.S. debit card to pay for purchases avoiding foreign transaction fees or access cash at U.S. ATMs. Some Canadian banks offer U.S.-based accounts and even allow you to manage your U.S.-based account with online banking \u2014 so you can keep an eye on the exchange rate and transfer funds from your Canadian account to the U.S. account when rates are favourable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. You Won&#8217;t Have Protection for Your Purchases<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A credit card can provide purchase security protection for your purchases as well as insurance coverage for travel accidents, trip cancellation or interruption, emergency purchases and rental cars; however, many people don&#8217;t realize they pay foreign transaction fees of approximately 2.5% when using their Canadian credit cards in the U.S. This fee is typically included in the overall purchase amount \u2014 you can find out how much it is if you calculate the current exchange rate minus the cost of your purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you travel frequently to the States, consider applying for a U.S.-based credit card to save on foreign transaction fees at the time of purchase. Having a U.S. credit card can help build your U.S. credit rating if you want to move south or buy a vacation property in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: The fastest, easiest and least expensive way to pay off the balance of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcbank.com\/cross-border\/us-credit-cards.html?ref=dl-137273\">U.S.-based credit cards<\/a> including department store cards is using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcbank.com\/cross-border\/us-bank-accounts.html?ref=dl-137273\">U.S.-based bank account<\/a>. Don&#8217;t get stuck using drafts or wires to pay the balances with your Canadian account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You Won&#8217;t Earn Points and Rewards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most credit cards, including U.S. dollar cards, offer reward programs with points you can use for travel, hotels, merchandise and more. By paying with a credit card you can typically <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcbank.com\/cross-border\/canadian-vs-us-credit-cards.html?ref=dl-137273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">earn points<\/a> on each purchase, and sometimes even bonus points at participating retailers, which can maximize your rewards and potentially save you money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. There Are Safer Options for Accessing Cash &#8211; When You Need It.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a bit of cash on hand for small purchases, tips and other unplanned expenses is a good idea. When using your U.S. debit card to pay for goods at grocery stores, gas stations and other eligible retailers, you can use the cash back option to get some U.S. dollars. This also helps you avoid fees that are usually charged at ATMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a final note, when you return home and want to exchange your money, Canadian banks don&#8217;t accept U.S. coins, only bills. If you end up with a pocketful of change, you may find yourself at the airport trying to spend those loose coins on anything just to get rid of them. When using your debit or credit card for purchases, you&#8217;ll avoid accumulating unwanted U.S. coins, another small \u2014 but practical \u2014 reason for not carrying cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-rbc-bright-blue-tint-1-border-color has-white-color has-rbc-bright-blue-tint-1-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">With a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcbank.com\/cross-border\/us-bank-accounts.html#checking?promo_name=ENT_Cross-Border_DNL&amp;promo_id=137273&amp;promo_position=body&amp;promo_creative=Five%20Smart%20Reasons%20Not%20to%20Carry%20a%20Lot%20of%20Cash%20to%20the%20U.S.\">U.S. bank account<\/a>&nbsp;from RBC Bank, you can access U.S. cash at over 50,000 no-fee ATMs<sup>1<\/sup>&nbsp;nationwide. Use our&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/maps.rbc.com\/rbcbank\/?promo_name=ENT_Cross-Border_DNL&amp;promo_id=137273&amp;promo_position=body&amp;promo_creative=Five%20Smart%20Reasons%20Not%20to%20Carry%20a%20Lot%20of%20Cash%20to%20the%20U.S.\">ATM locator<\/a>&nbsp;to find a no-fee U.S. ATM near you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>1 There is no fee associated with accessing these ATMs but standard account charges and transaction limitations will apply. To find a no-fee ATM near you visit <a href=\"http:\/\/maps.rbc.com\/rbcbank\/?promo_name=ENT_Cross-Border_DNL&amp;promo_id=137273&amp;promo_position=body&amp;promo_creative=Five Smart Reasons Not to Carry a Lot of Cash to the U.S.\">www.rbcbank.com\/atms<\/a>. If you can&#8217;t find a no-fee ATM nearby, you can use your RBC Bank Debit card for cash back with your purchases at many larger retail merchants such as grocery stores, or visit any U.S. ATM and request a refund of the ATM fee. Refund requests can be made by signing into online banking and sending a secure message to our online banking support team. 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