ATM help
May 23rd, 2017, 01:19 PM
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ATM help
We recently got chips in our ATM cards and I was so happy because I thought it would give me more liberty here to get money. However I'm not able to get money out of any of the ATMs here in Paris near the Bastille any bright ideas?
If not, can you tell me where the best place would be to change hundred dollar bills? I fear this is not going to be pretty. Thanks in advance!
If not, can you tell me where the best place would be to change hundred dollar bills? I fear this is not going to be pretty. Thanks in advance!
May 23rd, 2017, 02:00 PM
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On your other thread the basic reasons as to why are covered:
http://www.fodors.com/community/europe/atm-272983-2.cfm
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http://www.fodors.com/community/europe/atm-272983-2.cfm
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May 23rd, 2017, 05:49 PM
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You need to find out the reason behind the non-functionality.
First step is to call your bank. Here are some possibilities, some trivial, some serious.
Temporary:
- Routine issue. Your bank was doing maintenance and would not give you or anyone any cash until they are done.
- Temporary block due to bank suspecting stolen card. Calling bank would remove the block.
- The ATM you accessed happened to reject all or your type of card for many reasons. They usually don't tell you precisely why. Try another time, another place. Use a real bank ATM, such as BNP Paribas.
Permanent - ouch:
- Your card got zapped and non-functional.
- Your card was cloned and your bank totally blocked your card. This is bad. You card is a piece of useless plastic. They need to send you a new card.
First step is to call your bank. Here are some possibilities, some trivial, some serious.
Temporary:
- Routine issue. Your bank was doing maintenance and would not give you or anyone any cash until they are done.
- Temporary block due to bank suspecting stolen card. Calling bank would remove the block.
- The ATM you accessed happened to reject all or your type of card for many reasons. They usually don't tell you precisely why. Try another time, another place. Use a real bank ATM, such as BNP Paribas.
Permanent - ouch:
- Your card got zapped and non-functional.
- Your card was cloned and your bank totally blocked your card. This is bad. You card is a piece of useless plastic. They need to send you a new card.
May 24th, 2017, 12:26 AM
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The change bureau at 59 rue Saint Antoine is probably closest to you.
There is always a commission fee, so be prepared to lose a percentage of your cash.
If you have a true emergency, I'd go to BNP Paribas and ask to make an expensive cash advance. I'd try to avoid this, if possible.
There is always a commission fee, so be prepared to lose a percentage of your cash.
If you have a true emergency, I'd go to BNP Paribas and ask to make an expensive cash advance. I'd try to avoid this, if possible.
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