Genuine question here

How much pocket money should I have for a 2 week trip to the states? (In addition to the travel fees)

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If you're not in the North East or west coast, start at $2000. If you're going to use a credit card call them before travelling to notify of travel plans.

SW-User

@Crazywaterspring I don't have a credit card, only debit.

Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M

@SW-User Notify the institution that issued the card. Unusual activity will be declined fearing fraudulent activity. Also verify their policies for foreign currency. Some only charge the going rate of the day. Others will charge punishing rates.

Howudoin · 46-50, M

@SW-User then you would be wise to come with 4k in your wallet in US dollars. Unlike the rest of the world, you can't just walk into any bank in the States and exchange foreign currency. Only certain banks in big cities do that.

Howudoin · 46-50, M

@SW-User not judging at all, I couldn't imagine traveling without a reputable credit card. But maybe that's just me.

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

@SW-User @Howudoin Get a credit card, either Visa or Mastercard. You can get a Trumf Visa kredittkort for nothing and it will give you travel insurance if you pay for your travel tickets with it: trumf.no/trumfvisa

You also get a rebate in some supermarkets in Norway (Kiwi, Meny, Spar, Joker).

And if you buy goods that turn out to be faulty you can often get the money back from the credit card company even if the seller refuses.

Just make sure you pay it off in full every month. That's easy in Norway with AvtaleGiro because it happens automatically.