VISA ATM's fees, withdrawall limits.
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Thanks for the replies folks.
In reality i found that all the banks i used had withdrawall fees of 5 to 6 dollars, and also that some ATM'S allowed to withdraw more than others. Therefore it was more important to choose the ATM's allowing one to withdraw as much as possible.
I wonder how you 'regulars' deal with this, because it's not just the withdrawall fees but also bank fees charged back home! On average it'll cost me $5 to use the ATM, then foreign cash fees of like £2.50, and other fees of like £8. Like £13-15 every time i make a moderate withdrawall.
In reality i found that all the banks i used had withdrawall fees of 5 to 6 dollars, and also that some ATM'S allowed to withdraw more than others. Therefore it was more important to choose the ATM's allowing one to withdraw as much as possible.
I wonder how you 'regulars' deal with this, because it's not just the withdrawall fees but also bank fees charged back home! On average it'll cost me $5 to use the ATM, then foreign cash fees of like £2.50, and other fees of like £8. Like £13-15 every time i make a moderate withdrawall.
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Check the comments here: http://www.movetocambodia.com/practical ... penh-atms/shnoukieBRO wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2017 1:34 pm Thanks for the replies folks.
In reality i found that all the banks i used had withdrawall fees of 5 to 6 dollars, and also that some ATM'S allowed to withdraw more than others. Therefore it was more important to choose the ATM's allowing one to withdraw as much as possible.
I wonder how you 'regulars' deal with this, because it's not just the withdrawall fees but also bank fees charged back home! On average it'll cost me $5 to use the ATM, then foreign cash fees of like £2.50, and other fees of like £8. Like £13-15 every time i make a moderate withdrawall.
MB Bank with Mastercard might be the go.
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Thanks TDAW.
Since i only withdrew 2 times, was no biggie. Maybank will only make sense if large amounts can be withdrawn, because even if Maybank is free, bank charges back home aren't and account for most of the costs. Therefore what is most important is to find the bank that allows the most to be withdrawn in one go, since you don't want to use the ATM every week, rather every 3-4 weeks. Also, regarding opening an account in Cambodia will require transfer fees etc, and may seem like a step to far for moderate long term travellers.
I have read that some 'specialist' UK Credit card companies seem to be the way to go, but will need to further examine this, but even regular credit cards can be very handy. Flashpackers can pretty much eradicate many fees by paying for goods with a credit card, and paying bills off on time.However the cheapescates will always be paying with small cash, and still need to withdraw money.
Obviously the odd big ATM withdrawall will last longer if hotel room and food /drink bills can for the most part be paid off by credit cards. Therefore a balance with ATM usage and Credit Cards may be the better way to be, rather than opening a bank account which is more the thing for 'full on' expats, i would have thought.
Since i only withdrew 2 times, was no biggie. Maybank will only make sense if large amounts can be withdrawn, because even if Maybank is free, bank charges back home aren't and account for most of the costs. Therefore what is most important is to find the bank that allows the most to be withdrawn in one go, since you don't want to use the ATM every week, rather every 3-4 weeks. Also, regarding opening an account in Cambodia will require transfer fees etc, and may seem like a step to far for moderate long term travellers.
I have read that some 'specialist' UK Credit card companies seem to be the way to go, but will need to further examine this, but even regular credit cards can be very handy. Flashpackers can pretty much eradicate many fees by paying for goods with a credit card, and paying bills off on time.However the cheapescates will always be paying with small cash, and still need to withdraw money.
Obviously the odd big ATM withdrawall will last longer if hotel room and food /drink bills can for the most part be paid off by credit cards. Therefore a balance with ATM usage and Credit Cards may be the better way to be, rather than opening a bank account which is more the thing for 'full on' expats, i would have thought.
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just to clarify:shnoukieBRO wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2017 3:04 pm Thanks TDAW.
Since i only withdrew 2 times, was no biggie. Maybank will only make sense if large amounts can be withdrawn, because even if Maybank is free, bank charges back home aren't and account for most of the costs. Therefore what is most important is to find the bank that allows the most to be withdrawn in one go, since you don't want to use the ATM every week, rather every 3-4 weeks. Also, regarding opening an account in Cambodia will require transfer fees etc, and may seem like a step to far for moderate long term travellers.
I have read that some 'specialist' UK Credit card companies seem to be the way to go, but will need to further examine this, but even regular credit cards can be very handy. Flashpackers can pretty much eradicate many fees by paying for goods with a credit card, and paying bills off on time.However the cheapescates will always be paying with small cash, and still need to withdraw money.
Obviously the odd big ATM withdrawall will last longer if hotel room and food /drink bills can for the most part be paid off by credit cards. Therefore a balance with ATM usage and Credit Cards may be the better way to be, rather than opening a bank account which is more the thing for 'full on' expats, i would have thought.
Maybank for Visa
MB Bank (Vietnamese bank) for Mastercard - I haven't tried this yet
Daily withdrawal limit seems to vary. I could only withdraw $500 at Maybank but some people could get $1000.
I opened a Citibank account in AU because they don't charge a % cut for foreign withdrawals and their exchange rate for the transactions has been pretty good too, so I've saved about $400 in ATM fees plus about 2% of the total withdrawn in the past year.
Jamie has posted previously he uses some FX company to transfer from UK that doesn't charge (or refunds?) fees...
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YUP, daily withdrawall limits vary if you are a bank cuustomer or not/and depending on your personal credit limit.timmydownawell wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2017 3:58 pm just to clarify:
Maybank for Visa
MB Bank (Vietnamese bank) for Mastercard - I haven't tried this yet
Daily withdrawal limit seems to vary. I could only withdraw $500 at Maybank but some people could get $1000.
I opened a Citibank account in AU because they don't charge a % cut for foreign withdrawals and their exchange rate for the transactions has been pretty good too, so I've saved about $400 in ATM fees plus about 2% of the total withdrawn in the past year.
Jamie has posted previously he uses some FX company to transfer from UK that doesn't charge (or refunds?) fees...
Opening a bank account that gives lower charges is an idea, or simply changing to a new decent 'specialist' credit card. However since i dont currently have a job, that changeover may be difficult for me.
Jamie may use an FX company to xfer money for free, but to get any money from a bank often involves xfer fees. I don't believe one can escape from that. Or can they?
Re: VISA ATM's fees, withdrawall limits.
If you aren't living here, but visit regularly, then it may be worth opening a local bank account with ABA. Keep minimum funds in it whilst not here, then prior to coming for your holiday transfer from your home account via SWIFT to your ABA account. If for some reason you need to transfer funds from ABA back to your home account, then you can just use their online banking (make sure you sign up for it when opening acct) no need to go to a branch so can be done from anywhere in the world as long as you have Internet connection.shnoukieBRO wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2017 1:34 pm I wonder how you 'regulars' deal with this, because it's not just the withdrawall fees but also bank fees charged back home! On average it'll cost me $5 to use the ATM, then foreign cash fees of like £2.50, and other fees of like £8. Like £13-15 every time i make a moderate withdrawall.
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ABA did a TT for me to USA for a world breaking low $18. They were much more familiar with the process than banks in USA and Oz where they are like
whut?"
Though my Oz accts have self service online TT, the yanks are clueless.
whut?"
Though my Oz accts have self service online TT, the yanks are clueless.
Re: VISA ATM's fees, withdrawall limits.
frank lee bent wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:38 pm ABA did a TT for me to USA for a world breaking low $18. They were much more familiar with the process than banks in USA and Oz where they are like
whut?"
Though my Oz accts have self service online TT, the yanks are clueless.
What is a TT. I gather it is, ? Transfer? What it is Frankie?
As stated, we yanks are cluless. Gimme a clue. I'll buy a vowel.
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Interesting info there.
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TT = Telegraphic Transfer - how they transferred money before the internet.
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