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ATM's and cash machines - Europe
Last Updated: Jan. 06, 2009
More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe
by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe
ATM’s and cash machines are widely available throughout Europe. Cash machines across Europe dispense cash in the local currency of the country that you are making the withdrawal in.
Make sure to let your bank know you are travelling so they don’t put a hold your account thinking it was hacked into or stolen.
ATM’s are widely available throughout most places in Europe. It is common for the lines to go down between you banks at home and the banks in Europe and for this reason it’s a good idea to carry around a cash float or a travellers cheque or two with you.
If you get rejected by a cash machine once, don’t use it a second time as often European cash machines will swallow your card on the second attempt.
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do you think it is better to bring cash or use the ATM’s there
carrab24
posted on Dec. 08, 2008
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I would put a pin on it, it just increases safety
Sam488
posted on Nov. 13, 2008
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i got a travel visa but they said i didnt need a pin, should i put one on anyway?
InSearchOfNewHorizons
posted on Oct. 23, 2008
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I am going to europe in the new year and i am getting a cash passport debit card. They charge if you withdraw cash at an ATM but if you use it as an EFTPOS card there is no charge. This is the best way i have found to save on fees when traveling overseas.
Sam488
posted on Sep. 14, 2008
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when i went to germany i just used a savings card, and it worked well for me, but then it cost a bit every time i withdrawed money, and it did add up. is using a debit card any different?
vonno73
posted on Aug. 03, 2008
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is there any way to avoid huge fees when drawing cash?
William
posted on Feb. 11, 2008
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What if your debit card isnt valid overseas what would be another safe and easy way?
paihiagurl
posted on Jan. 10, 2008
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Set it up a as a Visa or Mastercard debit card (ie you can use it exactly like you would a credit card but takes the money out of your debit account rather than racking up credit) and all will be sweet. Just remember to get a 4 digit PIN code attached to the card and away you go.
mattyvcontiki
posted on Jan. 10, 2008
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thanx for telling me normally if it rejects my card i usually try it two or three times and then it works haha
nazza1
posted on Dec. 11, 2007
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