Traveling to Russia

limawe · 08-17-2009, 04:26 AM

hi guys,

i needed some advice as I am traveling to Russia next week. Is the dollar widely accepted there? Also,if i need to make a phone call back home, are payphones the best way? thanks

Travadvice360 · 08-17-2009, 04:45 AM

hi there,

Cash is the best thing to take into Russia as travelers cheques can be hard to cash. All currency can be exchanged at banks, hotels or kiosks.

Credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are accepted in most places but some may turn down American Express. ATM machines are widely available in major cities, but note: they do not have letters on the key pad, so if your PIN includes letters, do remember them as digits.

Using phones in Russia can be difficult and expensive so the best thing is to use the phone at your hotel or use AT&T or MCI's USA direct services.

08-17-2009, 04:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
limawe Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	Traveling to Russia hi guys, i needed some advice as I am traveling to Russia next week. Is the dollar widely accepted there? Also,if i need to make a phone call back home, are payphones the best way? thanks

08-17-2009, 04:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Travadvice360 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 673	Re: Traveling to Russia hi there, Cash is the best thing to take into Russia as travelers cheques can be hard to cash. All currency can be exchanged at banks, hotels or kiosks. Credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are accepted in most places but some may turn down American Express. ATM machines are widely available in major cities, but note: they do not have letters on the key pad, so if your PIN includes letters, do remember them as digits. Using phones in Russia can be difficult and expensive so the best thing is to use the phone at your hotel or use AT&T or MCI's USA direct services.

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