Card payments are widely accepted in big cities (Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir), but smaller towns like Antalya or Bursa might still require coins for buses...

Real-life example at a DenizBank ATM: - With DCC: 1,000 TL = $52 (terrible rate + fee) - Without DCC: 1,000 TL = $47 (your bank’s fair rate) Alw...

Mid-range budget: £100-£150/day. This gets you a decent hotel (£80-£120), meals at casual restaurants (£30-£40), Tube/bus fares (£10-£15), and paid at...

Card payments work fine in official black cabs, but I’ve had drivers claim their machine was "broken" to push for cash (likely for tax reasons). Uber/...

Here’s how I get £1,000+ in cash cheaply:First, use Wise/Revolut - Free withdrawals up to 200 dollars / euros a month (then 0.5-2% fee).Second, Withdr...

Amex is accepted in most big chains (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Boots, M&S) and high-end restaurants, but smaller shops and pubs often refuse it due to h...

Honestly? I never use cash at night in the UK anymore. Contactless is accepted everywhere - even kebab shops! If I must withdraw:Use a drive-thru ATM ...

Action plan:- Check your bank app - some (like Chase) let you temporarily unlock the card if it’s just stuck.- For branch ATMs: Show ID and beg - my H...

As a former Londoner, I haven’t carried coins in years! But visitors should know:Cards work: Tube, buses, Overground, even Thames Clippers boatsExcept...