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Oct 21, 2005 | 8:20 pm

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robbert

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Quote:

Originally Posted by brucemcal

I have been using my Bank of America Visa Check card for European purchases and ATM withdrawals. There has been no ATM charge and no exchange charge. However, with this month's statement was an announcement that starting in November, there would be an additional 3% charge for foreign currency transactions. Bummer.

Bruce

This summer I had the promised $5 fee per withdrawal PLUS a surprise $6 ATM-fee on my BoA check card ATM withdrawals. This was for 500Euro withdrawals so it worked out to about 2% surcharge. Next time it will be AmEx wherever possible.