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Old Nov 27, 2011, 12:05 am
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Boraxo
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Interesting forex rates from BofA earlier this month:

AUS $100 withdrawn at WestPac (Global ATM network) converts to $101.32, better ^ than Oanda quote of $102.82 for posting date (rate was similar for days before/after).

AUS $40 withdrawn at Westpac converted to UA $40.12, again better ^ than Oanda quote of $40.50.

However July withdrawal of UK 50 at Barclays (Global ATM network) converted to US $80.59, approx. 1% worse than Oanda.

Can't really complain as the spread between buy/sell at Sydney Airport was 8% And no ATM fees at Global ATM network.

Addendum: Citibank still charging 3% forex at its own ATMs

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