[Bulk] Re: [Idyllchat] ATMs and Cash Cards

[Joan Herriges]

Hi Lyanne:  This topic sure gets everyones attention--every time.  I am not a financial wizard, but with ATM's in abundance (shady ones too) why pay a $40. bank fee for Euros before you leave?  That is assuming you have a bank card (or credit union, etc.) that does not charge fees.  Capitol One always mentioned as a no-fee card.  I have a no-fee through my financial retirement account.  Whole different story if your bank card charges fees. As most travelers, we have a little stash of Euros/Pounds, CHF's left over to take the next trip--before we "meet" our first ATM (and that is usually at the airport).    

Perhaps we're missing something in your scenario?  2 months in Venice--ummm wonderful!  Joan.  
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Lynanne Guynn 
  To: Roberta Churchill 
  Cc: idyllchat at lists.untours.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 4:55 PM
  Subject: [Bulk] Re: [Idyllchat] ATMs and Cash Cards


  Yes Reberta, these figures are correct!!  Are they too high or too low?

  Lynanne
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  From: Roberta Churchill
  Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 7:37 PM
  To: Lynanne Guynn, idyllchat at lists.untours.com
  Subject: Re: [Idyllchat] ATMs and Cash Cards


   
  I don't think these figures are correct.  Was there a typo?
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Lynanne Guynn 
    To: idyllchat at lists.untours.com 
    Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 6:05 PM
    Subject: [Idyllchat] ATMs and Cash Cards


    I've just returned from two months in Venice, living in an apartment off Via Garibaldi.

    Before I left home, I figured out how many euros I expected to use.  For $40 I had my bank get me 4700 euros (that included my rent).  Going over, that money was in a waist belt under my clothes.

    It worked out great!  I never had to worry about about ATMs and whether or not they were working, or having the sun shine on the screen so I couldn't see it.  While there, I kept the money in the apartment and just put in my pocketbook what I thought I'd need for the day.

    For a backup, I had with me a Master Card and a Visa Debit Card.  Didn't need them.  It was great to be able to have cash on hand and not worry about finding a working ATM.

    Lynanne
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