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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 3:15 am
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Originally Posted by k374
This is true. I used a HSBC in Mexico and the ATM fee was rolled into the withdrawal amount and I never received any rebate for it. Maybe I will call them to find out why? But it was a pretty small amount, $0.75 I think...still beats a Bank of America charging a ridiculous $5 plus 3% in ADDITION to whatever fees the other ATM will charge

although I do understand that what Schwab does is technically against their promise of refunding all ATM fees.

But even so I rate Schwab A+, their customer service is the best!
BofA is splendid in China, as long as you use 建设银行; within 0.25% of official rate.
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