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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 10:21 am
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"ATM's. You won't get ripped off, you'll get real bills, and no fees (except for your bank)."


When you're withdrawing from an Australian bank (like my mates) it gets heart-wrenching:

http://www.commbank.com.au/personal/accounts/everyday-account/rates-fees/

"Cirrus and Visa Plus ATM cash withdrawal, AUD$5.00 + 3.00% of transaction value"

And they can withdraw RMB1,500 each time at most
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