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Using ATM in Non-Euro Country

keith_d99 · 2013-06-12 09:34:20

Hi all, Trying to work out which is cheaper .... exchange money beforehand or just use ATM. From Ulster Bank ..... 2% of transaction amount + 1.5% of transaction amount Was it always this expensive or is it a case of more stealth bank charges? Keith

12-06-2013 9:34am

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keith_d99

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Hi all,

Trying to work out which is cheaper .... exchange money beforehand or just use ATM.

From Ulster Bank .....

2% of transaction amount + 1.5% of transaction amount

Was it always this expensive or is it a case of more stealth bank charges?

Keith

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#2 12-06-2013 9:36am

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Is that with credit card, or debit?

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#3 12-06-2013 9:38am

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mitosis wrote: »

Is that with credit card, or debit?

Visa Debit -

Transaction amount is minimum €3 to a max of €12
+ 1.5%

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#4 12-06-2013 5:34pm

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The problem with exchanging money beforehand you may need to carry around / store large amounts of cash. I'd rather use an atm and withdraw the money when i need it. Just check how much your bank lets you withdraw in one transaction while overseas.

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#5 27-06-2013 4:32pm

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My bank now tells me that I have to let them know every time I leave the country. Just back from hols to find my card was put on "hold".

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