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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 8:30 am
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freakflyer
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Originally Posted by RobertH
Also, be careful if you use an ATM overseas. Wells Fargo, for example, currently charges $3 PER TRANSACTION and this is going up to $5 March 1. So if you do use an ATM, check on what your bank fees will be.
Thanks for the warning. Unlike my multiple credit cards, I only carry one debit card (and I wouldn't even think about taking a cash advance with a credit card!).

ATMs have historically been the cheapest way to get cash internationally, but that $5 fee may change the equation.
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