US help.

[mubz96]

Possible to withdraw from ATM using singapore bank issued card?

 

[dilphinus]

Possible to withdraw from ATM using singapore bank issued card?

No need to withdraw money. Just use your credit card(s).

 

[mubz96]

No need to withdraw money. Just use your credit card(s).

Im wondering what if I run out us$ cash and withdrawing money may come in handy if the retail store dont accept credit card.

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[5408854088]

Im wondering what if I run out us$ cash and withdrawing money may come in handy if the retail store dont accept credit card.

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This will be helpful for you:
https://www.tripsavvy.com/will-my-debit-card-work-overseas-2972935

Remember to activate your card for overseas use, and check if your bank will charge for overseas withdrawal service. When you withdraw, the amount you key in will be in the country's currency. So you estimate how much is it in SGD first.

 

[Shiny Things]

Im wondering what if I run out us$ cash and withdrawing money may come in handy if the retail store dont accept credit card.

So, yes, you can withdraw USD cash from most ATMs using your Singaporean credit or debit card. You really don't need to, though; the vast, vast majority of US businesses have no problem with credit cards.

 

[dilphinus]

Im wondering what if I run out us$ cash and withdrawing money may come in handy if the retail store dont accept credit card.

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Even the food trucks accept credit card. I've never come across any store not accepting a credit card payment in the three months I was there.

 

[patryn33]

Im wondering what if I run out us$ cash and withdrawing money may come in handy if the retail store dont accept credit card.

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Makan place some Asian place cash only
Store not come across any

 

[invisible999]

Im wondering what if I run out us$ cash and withdrawing money may come in handy if the retail store dont accept credit card.

I could not find a store not accepting credit card for 16 years I lived there and I left 5 years ago.

You got an idea.

 

[Elnovasoh]

I will be going for Singtel data roaming for us region. Save the hassle to change sim card. 1 gb for $35 valid 30 days. I think starhub has cheaper plan.

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There is a cheaper option just that required to change sim card. I will using the starhub Happy Prepaid card for my tml US trip for 2.5 weeks.

http://www.shuxianblog.com/travel-data-sim-card-starhub-happy-prepaid-sim-card/

 

[fzhfzh]

My wallet is a car holder with just my driving license and credit cards. There are places that don’t accept though like Chinese restaurants, or buying seafood from fisherman at the pier so if going to those places have to prepare cash in advance.

 

[boiboi123]

If you don't mind changing your sim, you can get a 30-day plan for tourists just by walking into any telecom store, it's ~US$30-50 depending on carrier and comes with 2-3 gb data

https://www.pcmag.com/news/344882/t-mobile-offers-30-plan-for-tourists-visiting-the-us

 

[NoLogicLah]

Hi All im going to US miami one for work in April.
Will be extending a week before my work starts, is it worth it to fly to NYC n tour there or tour around florida area?

 

[Lex1989]

Hi guys!

Just a quick question. I know esta is not a visa. But can i travel by air to US just with Esta? Or do i need to apply for Esta and Visa?

Provided im eligible for esta.

 

[5408854088]

Hi guys!

Just a quick question. I know esta is not a visa. But can i travel by air to US just with Esta? Or do i need to apply for Esta and Visa?

Provided im eligible for esta.

Eligibility for ESTA will be based on country. So if the country you are from is under the visa waiver, you can apply for ESTA. When it is approved, you can just travel to US with the ESTA, no need visa cause already under waiver. So ESTA is somewhat like filling up an immigration card, just that you should get it done online before flying and not upon arrival.

http://www.esta.us/visa_waiver_countries.html

 

[daxiong88]

If i don't plan to drive in US, would going to SFO better than LA?

Planning a end March so can experts help? Thanks. Most probably just stay in one city.

 

[sendtolee]

If i don't plan to drive in US, would going to SFO better than LA?

Planning a end March so can experts help? Thanks. Most probably just stay in one city.

More attractions in SF compared to LA....

 

[patryn33]

If i don't plan to drive in US, would going to SFO better than LA?

Planning a end March so can experts help? Thanks. Most probably just stay in one city.

Really depends on what you wanna do
Into theme parks and Hollywood LA over SF

any plans to travel outside the metro?

 

[daxiong88]

More attractions in SF compared to LA....

Really depends on what you wanna do
Into theme parks and Hollywood LA over SF

any plans to travel outside the metro?

thanks for the replies. I will heavily rely on public transport so i hope SF is a better choice than LA on this aspect.

Travel outside metro?

 

[Shiny Things]

If i don't plan to drive in US, would going to SFO better than LA?

Planning a end March so can experts help? Thanks. Most probably just stay in one city.

Definitely. If you don't have a car, LA's going to be a huge pain; you're going to be spending zillions on Lyfts because LA's public transport is a shambles.

Patryn's asking whether you're planning to stay in the city itself, or visit things around that city as well (for example: if you're in San Francisco, you might want to head up to the wineries in Napa, or the cute little village of Half Moon Bay, or the Apple campus store for some swag).

 

[patryn33]

thanks for the replies. I will heavily rely on public transport so i hope SF is a better choice than LA on this aspect.

Uber/lyft are part of public transport
How many days you plan on staying in the city?
Don’t really care what to do so long as bus or train gets you there?