Bangkok but also the rest of Thailand seduces you with candy colored ATM machines to overspend your budget!
Cards and traveling! Using cards on the road can have loads of payoffs, and it’s smart to use a mix of these so that you have backup if your primary money goes missing. Credit cards come in handy for making reservations, larger purchases and are excellent in case of emergencies. Debit cards allow you to access your money the same way as you do at home immediately, without the looming credit card bill to come home to after holiday. If your ATM debit card is linked to a major global credit card company, you’ll have no problem making withdrawals in hundreds of countries worldwide. Many card programs also include emergency cash or replacement card services, which can get you out of a tight spot, so it’s important to know how to contact your issuer if the need arises. Many banks and credit card companies now offer prepaid cards, which can be charged as much as you like and used like a debit card. They’re great for sticking to your travel budget, are available in single or multiple currencies and often have the same benefits as debit cards, such as emergency cash and card replacement services. Just be sure to check how easy it is to get any remaining balance back from your card when you return. As an added bonus, most cards offer favourable exchange rates you can lock in before you travel, and you can recharge the card online, by phone or SMS.
