Decide between the big options before you fly — FX cards, eSIMs, pocket WiFi. Each guide leads with a verdict, then backs it up with the data.
Counter exchange or 0%-FX card? ~¥6,000 gap on a $1,500 trip. The core choice.
Read the comparison →The two big 0%-FX cards. Wise wins on long trips, Revolut on short ones.
Read the comparison →Metered Airalo or unlimited Holafly. Decided by how much data you'll burn.
Read the comparison →eSIM or pocket WiFi router. Number of travellers and phone model decide.
Read the comparison →Wise and Revolut give you mid-market rates and 0% FX fees. Roughly ¥6,000 saved on a $1,500 trip. Order before you fly and you'll skip the counter queues entirely.