Welcome to the first edition of A Travellers Guide to ATMs.
About This Project.
The aim is to provide readers with a regularly updated and easy-to-read list, showing which ATMs are the best option for withdrawing cash abroad. The list will consist of countries listed from A to Z and banks that charge either, none or the lowest fees for cash withdrawals using foreign cards.
This project will rely on the steemit community to keep it up-to-date. I have kicked things off with a short list containing all the information I know from personal experience. You are welcome to verify or correct this information in the comments section. You can also add countries to the list by providing the relevant details in the comments. I will add the information from the comments section to next weeks edition of the list.
Anyone who contributes information will be credited in a section at the end of each post, where I will encourage readers to visit their blog. Going forward, if this project gathers steam (excuse the pun) and goes on to become successful, I will try to devise a way of rewarding contributors with either Steem or SBD. Any feedback or suggestions on a fair way of doing this would be welcomed.
(This list shows ATMs that charge no fees for using foreign cards. If no ATMs are free for tourists to use in a country, the cheapest known option is listed instead).
A-Z Of Countries And ATM Information
Country | ATMs (that are free or have lowest known charges). | Max Withdrawal | *Additional Info |
Cambodia | Maybank - Free* | 1000 USD** | *Free only for Visa cards. **Limit seems to be set by card issuing bank. I only withdrew 200 USD and cannot confirm the 1000 USD claim. |
Chile | Banco International - Free | Unknown | |
Peru | Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) - Free* | 700 Soles | *Limited to one withdrawal every 30 days. |
| Caja Arequipa - Free* | 700 Soles | *Only free for Visa Cards, MasterCards are charged a fee of 18 Soles. | |
Thailand | There are currently no ATMs in Thailand that are free for foreign card holders. | ||
| Aeon Bank - Charges 150 Baht* | 20000 Baht | *lowest known fee. | |
| Krungsri Bank - Charges 200 Baht* | 30000 Baht | *This bank has a higher fee, but allows a larger withdrawal which works out slightly better. |
Would you like to add a country? | Add the relevant details in the comment section and the information will be added to next weeks edition of the list. All contributors will be credited. |
Card Information
UK Cards | Information |
Nationwide Debit Card (Visa) | Withdrawals from foreign ATMs, fee £1 +2% | Purchases in foreign currencies, fee +2%. (Visa currency exchange rates). |
Revolut Prepaid Debit Card (MasterCard) | ATM withdrawals are free up to £200 per month, +2% thereafter | Purchases in foreign currencies are free. (Revolut currency exchange rates). |
(The information provided in this post does not represent the official policy of any bank or financial organisation. All information is anecdotal, and based on my most recent personal experience, or taken in good faith from fellow users of this platform. I take no responsibility for any unexpected fees you may incur while acting on this information.)
If you find something in this post is no longer valid, please let me know in the comments section. Likewise, if you would like to add, or update information, please provide relevant details in the comments and I will add it to next weeks edition. Make sure you are posting in the latest version of the post. And please provide only information you know from personal experience. All contributors will be credited.
