Q: How do students access money while overseas?
A:We encourage students to travel overseas with a small amount of starter cash in the currency of the first country on their program’s itinerary. A bank card from any major bank with a 4-digit pin connected to a checking account will allow students to withdraw cash at most ATMs as they travel. Check with your local branch before departure about specialized accounts that have reduced withdrawal fees. Many students also opt for bringing a credit card as a backup. We do not recommend students ever travel with large amounts of currency, or use traveler’s cheques.
