Where is the best place toI buy euros in NYC or Westchester County, NY?

Question

Going on a trip to Ireland soon and want to purchase euros before I go--where is the best place to do this? I live in the Westchester County/NYC area. Thank you.

Answer 1

My answer is don't buy them in the USA.

When we went to Ireland in 2004 our Travel Agent told us to take a Bank Debit or Cash Card and get some Euros at the Airport when we landed, in our case Shannon, we just hit the first ATM we could find. I never regretted the advise and we were never short of Euros, there are ATMs all over the place, plus you get the best rate of exchange.

Answer 2

The best place we found to buy them, was in Europe, but purchase them at the airport when you arrive.  Cheaper and Safer.

If you ever travel to London or other places in Europe that use the gaps ( metro's ) Be AWARE .....  

Be careful to keep your purses either next to you or in front of you especially if you are using the gaps. ( metro's ).

I was very fortunate traveling in London on the gap, my husband noticed a couple of guys near us and while going down the escalator , one got in front and dropped his ' cell phone ' that is when the other one backed up to my husband and basically ' forced me to bend over " ( as in to help pick up his phone ) and that's when they make their move and rob you.  We quickly moved and they went away.

  I had a lady tell me soon after that happend that they were trying to rob me. So, just be very careful... and trust no one..

Not to alarm you but to warn you and have a safe and Great time in Ireland.  

It is a Beautiful country !!!