Glossary entry

Leftover cash

Leftover cash is the foreign banknotes and coins remaining at the end of a trip. Converting them back usually means paying the spread again, and some providers do not accept coins at all, so many travelers try to spend coins before leaving or keep the notes for a future visit. Order or withdraw only what you expect to need, and plan to spend down balances on IC cards and travel cards toward the end of the trip. See also: spread, travel money card, IC card, and the guide How to Exchange Yen.