Originally Posted by
MeVoy
I used a Schwab debit card for the first time a week ago to withdraw funds at ATMs in Brazil. At HSBC (Rio) the fee seems to have been buried in the exchange; at CitiBank, the fee was stated separately. I haven't yet checked to see if the fees were refunded, but I will do so soon. From your post, it seems I will have to call them. Is that correct? (FYI $R8 per transaction at Citi.)
In the UK I have always used my B of A debit card for ATM withdrawls as it charges no fee at certain banks (they have a list on their website for the banks in each country where they charge no fees) and then my US bank debit card for grocery or other purchases as it charges no fee for swipe transactions (yet does for ATM cash withdrawls). I dont use Credit cards - ever, so I cant comment on which credit card would be best. But if you are on a cash only system these two are good
