Which Schwab account are people opening to avoid forex fees?
Aug 30, 14, 2:25 pm
#16
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Originally Posted by josephstern
Just an FYI for any Schwabbies using their debit cards: you can request a Chip card now. Just go into your account and ask for it via chat.
Aug 30, 14, 3:50 pm
#17
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Originally Posted by moondog
Thanks for the head's up. I'm on the task! I usually keep my checking account balance below $300 because I've been afraid that --if I lost my wallet-- someone could go to town with my debit card at Cartier or Tiffany. This has sometimes caused me problems on weekends (like NOW -- I forgot it was a 3-day weekend over there) when their transfer department is closed.
I really want it for places that don't take cards without chips.
Sep 4, 14, 11:45 am
#20
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Thanks for the reminder, josephstern. Just chatted my way to a new Schwab debit card with chip. Easy, breezy.
For me, Schwab is (by far) the best choice for an international debit card.
rgustafs
For me, Schwab is (by far) the best choice for an international debit card.
rgustafs
Last edited by rgustafs; Sep 4, 14 at 11:54 am
Sep 4, 14, 11:49 am
#21
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Originally Posted by rgustafs
Thanks for the reminder, josephstern. Just chatted my way to a new Schwab debit card with chip. Easy, breezy.
For me, Schwab is bar far the best choice for an international debit card.
rgustafs
For me, Schwab is bar far the best choice for an international debit card.
rgustafs
I'm actually thinking I should do more biz with them. So it's working.
Sep 4, 14, 12:03 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New York, NY
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Got my Schwab Debit Card with chip and used it at a Citibank ATM in Chinatown (Manhattan) and while the card was inserted like a normal ATM it read the chip and said so on the screen. Easy and my money was in hand quickly.
Sep 5, 14, 12:55 am
#23
Moderator: Manufactured Spending
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Originally Posted by s0ssos
Capitalone also has free withdrawals, if you are in a state they don't have a location (which is many).
I believe the Capital One branches do have a debit card that rebates surcharges, but you need to live in those states to get it.
