Money in Ecuador?

teecee · 07-06-2006, 02:26 PM

Hello! :)

I was wondering if anyone can help me out. I'll be taking a trip to Ecuador but was curious about ATMs or credit card use in the country. I've heard of withdrawing a certain amount everyday just so there's less of a fear of getting mugged but are there ATMs in every town? If not, does anyone know if it's best to use credit cards or travelers checks?

Pros and cons of any kind would be good to know!

bugger · 07-28-2006, 02:01 PM

I've always used VISA and it works great. Most of the banks will charge a fee and tehn when you get home you'll notice a VISA international currency exchange charge as well but it beats carrying cash. The only other option is to get travelers checks which are a pain to cash. Safe Travels.. cool virtual tours in Quito you guys..
http://www.destination360.com/south-.../ecuador/quito

skyline · 12-03-2006, 07:59 AM

in ecuador they us u.s. money

versystraveler · 07-18-2008, 01:29 AM

Don't worry they use American dollars there, you shouls ask in you bank in the US, By the way, they have ATMS everywhere don't worry just don't walk alone with all of you cards on you... be careful with muggers

07-06-2006, 02:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
teecee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 10	Money in Ecuador? Hello! :) I was wondering if anyone can help me out. I'll be taking a trip to Ecuador but was curious about ATMs or credit card use in the country. I've heard of withdrawing a certain amount everyday just so there's less of a fear of getting mugged but are there ATMs in every town? If not, does anyone know if it's best to use credit cards or travelers checks? Pros and cons of any kind would be good to know!

12-03-2006, 07:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
skyline Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Money in Ecuador? in ecuador they us u.s. money

07-18-2008, 01:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
versystraveler Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5	Re: Money in Ecuador? Don't worry they use American dollars there, you shouls ask in you bank in the US, By the way, they have ATMS everywhere don't worry just don't walk alone with all of you cards on you... be careful with muggers

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07-28-2006, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
bugger Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8	I've always used VISA and it works great. Most of the banks will charge a fee and tehn when you get home you'll notice a VISA international currency exchange charge as well but it beats carrying cash. The only other option is to get travelers checks which are a pain to cash. Safe Travels.. cool virtual tours in Quito you guys.. http://www.destination360.com/south-.../ecuador/quito