Argument - Convert all Euros at home or get at ATMs in Greece
Aug 14th, 2005, 05:45 AM
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angy400: BarryK has a good point. I've never had a credit/ATM card demagnetize. But on two straight trips several London Transport travel cards demagnetized. After much detective work/fretting I worked out what was happening. I had a handbag w/ a couple of pretty strong magnetic closures and on one of the trips a bracelet w/ a magnetic clasp. Both came into direct contact w/ the travel card.
So if this "happens all the time" -- do you have any magnets you regularly carry or that your ATM card comes in contact w/?
So if this "happens all the time" -- do you have any magnets you regularly carry or that your ATM card comes in contact w/?
Aug 14th, 2005, 09:03 AM
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>..I am TERRIFIED my card will demagnitize (which happens all the time)
When I said that I should have made it clear mine has never done that however as I worked in a bank for many years I know it is a common occurence. I do keep my card in a cover.
However has anyone had a problem with their card not working for whatever reason, and if so what do you do then?
I am really nervous about being without money. Then I have read post about the problems now with charging and how many merchants are charging you in your own currency, instead of the country your in currency. I don't know if my spanish is good enough to be able to fight that!!
However I am going to be staying with relatives so if worse comes to worse they can give me money and I can send it back when I get home.
Angela
When I said that I should have made it clear mine has never done that however as I worked in a bank for many years I know it is a common occurence. I do keep my card in a cover.
However has anyone had a problem with their card not working for whatever reason, and if so what do you do then?
I am really nervous about being without money. Then I have read post about the problems now with charging and how many merchants are charging you in your own currency, instead of the country your in currency. I don't know if my spanish is good enough to be able to fight that!!
However I am going to be staying with relatives so if worse comes to worse they can give me money and I can send it back when I get home.
Angela
Aug 14th, 2005, 09:54 AM
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Angy400,
Yes, I have had my credit cards demagnitize. My own fault, however. Someone gave me a gift of a magnetic money clip/credit card holder. I use a magnetic money clip by choice, anyway. Not thinking, I transferred my cards and bucks to the new clip. Screwed up every one of my cards!
I, however, still use a magnetic money clip for bills only. I keep it in my right front pants pocket (pickpockets take note) and my credit cards in a separate folder in my right hip pocket.
Never had a problem since, with this much separation. Do you suppose the growing distance between my front and rear pockets as I age would help account for this?
Yes, I have had my credit cards demagnitize. My own fault, however. Someone gave me a gift of a magnetic money clip/credit card holder. I use a magnetic money clip by choice, anyway. Not thinking, I transferred my cards and bucks to the new clip. Screwed up every one of my cards!
I, however, still use a magnetic money clip for bills only. I keep it in my right front pants pocket (pickpockets take note) and my credit cards in a separate folder in my right hip pocket.
Never had a problem since, with this much separation. Do you suppose the growing distance between my front and rear pockets as I age would help account for this?
Aug 14th, 2005, 10:08 AM
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I think ATM's are the way to go for sure. I have used them in many many countries. But I have always left home with 2 cards from 2 different banks. It is always a good backup to have a second card just in case there is a problem either with your card or the bank computer system.
If you don't have a second bank, I suggest opening one in your home town and keeping money in there for travelling purposes .
If you don't have a second bank, I suggest opening one in your home town and keeping money in there for travelling purposes .
Aug 14th, 2005, 10:21 AM
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Matrexx - You're the one with the smarts. Make him turn over all his money to you, now and forever. (smile).
In regards to dead ATM cards: Make a deal with your travel companion that you'll bail each other out if a card goes flooey. Works better when you're married, of course, but as long as no one is bumping up against a credit limit or overdraft, it will buy you some time to make other arrangements for cash.
You should talk about this possibility <i>before</i> the trip though to make sure everyone is amenable.
In regards to dead ATM cards: Make a deal with your travel companion that you'll bail each other out if a card goes flooey. Works better when you're married, of course, but as long as no one is bumping up against a credit limit or overdraft, it will buy you some time to make other arrangements for cash.
You should talk about this possibility <i>before</i> the trip though to make sure everyone is amenable.
