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tony2phones


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AIB Bank will no longer exchange traveller's cheques as of the 30th March 2012.

Other Banks may also go this way so be warned.



-- Edited by tony2phones on Monday 12th of March 2012 05:16:48 PM

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Thanks for the info Tony

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Thanks Tony. That is important info for tourists. I've been saying for a while that traveler's checks are Stone Age technology. People are being forced into the computer age - like it or not. blankstare

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Ireland doesn't even like regular checks anymore!

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I posted this warning mainly because there was a tweet by our beloved Irish Fireside containing a feature that was telling people to buy Travellers Cheques.

http://irishblessingstours.com/blog/2012/03/11/7-tips-for-travellers-to-ireland/

I did leave a warning on the site as a reply (as yet unpublished) but perhaps loosing face is more important than admitting a minor mistake? Of course just because the site has been updated recently it is no reflection of the original  publication date.



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Not all travel sites are right up to date with info. I did cringe when I read "Buy traveller’s checks in local currency – that would be euro for the Republic of Ireland and pounds sterling for Northern Ireland." That is one thing I always recommend NOT doing. They are virtually useless, the exchange rate is bad and almost no one but banks took them. Now it seems AIB won't take any kind soon. 

I believe the owner of the site mentioned might live in No. Ireland or the borders because it says she is a guide at Marble Arch Caves. Perhaps the news hasn't caught up with her yet. I hope Tony's comment reached her.

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Update. Tony, here is the contact info for the website:

Bee Smith, Tour Creatrix and Guide

Teach na comh Aislinge (The House of Shared Vision)

Corrogue, Dowra, County Cavan, Republic of Ireland

Telephone: 00353 71 964 3936

Mobile: 00353 87 902 7354

Email: bee@irishblessingstours.com

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