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Re: ATMs and exhange rates.
[Re: oxycar]
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05/13/2015 11:18 AM
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The Scotia Bank will dispense EITHER Dollars or Guilders. You're given a choice when you make your withdrawal. Choose carefully! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Personally, I think it's a hassle to have to go to an ATM, so we try to bring the amount of cash we think we'll need. That being said, we have run out a few times, especially when the restaurants were offering better deals for cash. It's good to know that you have a backup source of cash.
That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante, that's all I want, La Vie Dansante (JB)
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Re: ATMs and exhange rates.
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05/13/2015 12:07 PM
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oxycar said:At what parity point between the dollar and the Euro does it stop making sense to pay a 3% fee. IMO, it never makes sense to pay a 3% fee...there are plenty of credit cards out there that don't charge a foreign transaction fee...for cash, use an ATM on the Dutch side for USD, and an ATM on the French side for euros
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Re: ATMs and exhange rates.
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05/15/2015 12:27 PM
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We make sure we have a stack of $5's to tip the maid a daily 5'er. Other than that some singles, but mostly $20's for convenience.
That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante, that's all I want, La Vie Dansante (JB)
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Re: ATMs and exhange rates.
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If it helps at all, we generally bring the bulk of our cash in hundreds but we do generally have between us two to three hundred dollars in smaller bills, mostly twenties and tens with lots of fives - perhaps $50.00 worth? and perhaps about ten dollars worth of singles in the mix for tips at the various airports and such - bellmen, cab drivers, etc. Breaking hundreds is rarely a problem. Heck, breakfast at JFK is usually the better part of a fifty.....and the maids appreciate the daily tips as well. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
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Re: ATMs and exhange rates.
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05/15/2015 12:44 PM
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We generally have a fair amount--maybe $200--in $20's and maybe $20 in one's, and I prefer 50's over 100's, because some places are going to be grumpy if you try to use a 100 dollar bill for a $30 meal or whatever. Of course if you know that you are going to be going to the casino, you can always change large bills there, or perhaps at your hotel, if you're staying at a bigger hotel..
Enjoy!
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Re: ATMs and exhange rates.
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Tandoorii said: Where is the Credit Mutual ATM in Hope Estates? Just down the street from the Simply Market. If you pull on the road where the Simply is, just past the Simply by and its on the left.
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Re: ATMs and exhange rates.
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SXMSAMMY said: I usually bring Franklin's (100's) and lots of Jefferson's (2's)for tipping. I will then use the change from the 100's for menial shopping. dueces..what a fantastic idea
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Re: ATMs and exhange rates.
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Your bank or credit union may not have lots of them on hand, as I usually start 6 months before I leave the mainland to get about 50 of them....Some people on the island have never seen a US $2, some with cherish them others will question if it is legal tender.....
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Re: ATMs and exhange rates.
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05/21/2015 04:56 AM
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We have found that the ATM at the airport has a great rate for Euros. It's good to have Euros when dinning on the French side, yes some do "1:1" but trust me they would rather be paid in Euros!!!
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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