mdolla: Dump Your Calculator and Make The "Currency" App Your Ultimate Travel Buddy

Travelling to different countries and experiencing different cultures can be wondrous and exciting. But when it comes to shopping or buying those souvenirs, currency can become confusing. Not just in terms of fumbling for the correct coins and notes but also the exchange rates. How often do you try and figure out an estimate of how much you’re really paying for that T-shirt or meal at the local restaurant?

It becomes even more confusing when shops allow you to pay in different currencies. Which is best? If you don’t know the current exchange rate or you’re using a ballpark guesstimate it can be hard to work out if you’re losing money or getting a good deal.

The Best App To Take Travelling and Find Out Exactly What You’re Paying

There is an easy solution to this problem that doesn’t involve having a rough or out of date exchange rate in your mind and a calculator to hand.

Currency is an instant exchange app that will easily convert foreign currency to your home currency quickly and easily allowing you to make a more informed decision on your overseas purchases. And with over 160 different currencies to choose from, you’re guaranteed to know exactly how much you’re paying wherever you are in the world.

Using the Currency App is Super Easy

Once you’ve downloaded the app from your app store, it should automatically set your home currency at the top of your screen. You can then use the search bar to add the currency you need to use to your favourites. On the free version you can add up to five different currencies but if you find you travel a lot then the paid version lets you add as many as you like.

If you want to change your home currency, simply tap on the country you want and it will easily take it to the top of the screen. Tap on the second currency you want to convert from and it will appear below the home currency.

Once you’ve set up your currencies, swipe the screen up to reveal the app’s calculator. Here you can add or subtract several purchases or calculations in keeping with the exchange rate which makes it much easier than using a standard calculator.

To clear your calculations, simply swipe the currency to the right and it’ll reset it to zero. Alternatively, drag it back to restore your previous calculations.

Another feature is a handy historical chart to show the rise and fall of the exchange rates over a 6 month period of time. This is helpful if you regularly visit the same countries and purchase large amounts in certain foreign currencies.

So next time you travel abroad, don’t look at the exchange rate before you go and use your phone’s calculator to try and work out exactly what you’re paying. This kind of calculation will usually end up being wildly out and could end up losing you money over time. Let Currency do the hard work for you and feel safe in the knowledge that you’re getting the best deals around the world.

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