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Re: ATM’s and fees
[Re: BeachKitten]
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11/02/2021 11:33 AM
11/02/2021 11:33 AM
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Some banks have international partners that have lower fees. Just as an example, here's the way it works with Bank of America. We've used BNP Paribas in Martinique and got a better rate. I assume it would work the same way at a branch in St. Martin. https://locators.bankofamerica.com/international.html For our last trip to St. Martin in December, we just used USD and a credit card and never actually withdrew from an ATM. This was the first time we didn't use local currency, but it worked OK near Orient.
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Re: ATM’s and fees
[Re: BeachKitten]
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11/02/2021 12:35 PM
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Just re-read your note, Leona. You used an ATM that was NOT at a bank? It used to be that even here at home, ATMS not at a bank charged a lot more per transaction than ones at a bank. And I would be concerned about using an ATM not at a bank, concerned that there would be a higher probability of a skimmer or other shenanigans going on there.
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Re: ATM’s and fees
[Re: boucharda]
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11/02/2021 12:59 PM
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As was just said, check with your Bank, Credit Union or Card Issuer, many will refund fees(third party ATM) or give you a certain credit amount per billing cycle. No different than using your CC for your rental car contracts, know what is covered, what your benefits are per card or account.
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