atm cards in Spain
#2
Joined: Oct 2003
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Banks in europe do not charge for use of their ATMs (any charges would bee from your home bank) so that's where you should pull cash. If you go to a commercial ATM (in a large store or hotel) it may well charge - and you'll find out when you start the transaction. If you don;t want to pay you can cancel it.
#3
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I always use the cash machines attached to banks, preferably in a lobby if one is available there.
Be sure you have a four digit password and notify your bank (and your credit card company, if you use a credit card) before you go.
I once tried to buy a camera with my credit card in Sevilla, and the charge was refused because I hadn't notified the cc company ahead of time.
Nytraveler is right on the money about bank charges. I use my Wells Fargo ATM card for cash. I always get the largest amount possible because WF charges $5.00 per withdrawal, no matter how much I draw. I used a money belt for big money.
Be sure you have a four digit password and notify your bank (and your credit card company, if you use a credit card) before you go.
I once tried to buy a camera with my credit card in Sevilla, and the charge was refused because I hadn't notified the cc company ahead of time.
Nytraveler is right on the money about bank charges. I use my Wells Fargo ATM card for cash. I always get the largest amount possible because WF charges $5.00 per withdrawal, no matter how much I draw. I used a money belt for big money.
#4
Joined: Aug 2006
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I absolutely agree w/Peg.I always use the ATM attached to the bank and inside the lobby! I never use the ones out on the street.and I have never had a problem using my credit or debit card.In some places they will ask you if the transation is to be put through in Dollars or euros-go w/euros,why tag on an extra conversion fee. Usually they ask to see some ID w/photo.





