ATMs in France: Make sure you read the screen before completing the withdrawal. One French bank, Credit Agricole, will now charge 5 euros per withdrawal. Expect more to follow. https://www.thenationalnews.com/bus...-Jm-dL0IJCAnaiUUpHPHwPKDZqS1h4KgYNdQNKMfkdp3k
New ATM fees in France - Credit Agricole
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Worth checking, I suppose, but many ATMs charge £1.99 to £2.99 here anyway.
But why ?
I’ve not used cash in France for years….
I’ve not used cash in France for years….
I rarely use cash when travelling solo but when in a group, it can be easier to pay the restaurant bill in cash when you just have a single bill and divide equally.
I like to carry at least 100 Euros incase I get pulled over for speeding.
Last time this happened I was on my way to the ferry so had spent all my cash so the very polite police officer showed me where he was hiding, took my passport and driving licence, described where the nearest cash machine was then told me that when I returned with 90 Euros he would return my passport and driving license.
I was only a couple of KPH over the limit.
Having some cash to hand is always handy, though Sweden (where I hadn’t been for two years due to Covid restrictions) has become all but cashless in my absence. What though they did seem to be amazed by me using my phone (Apple Pay) as they stick with using contactless cards.
Cash, as Wessie says, is good for whips to pay for coffees and meals. It’s also good in an emergency, like paying for a rural taxi, if your motorcycle grinds to a halt….. and paying-off coppers, of course, as SteveC10 observed.
Cash, as Wessie says, is good for whips to pay for coffees and meals. It’s also good in an emergency, like paying for a rural taxi, if your motorcycle grinds to a halt….. and paying-off coppers, of course, as SteveC10 observed.
And as any self respecting Tilley Hat owner will know, it’s obligatory to have at least £20 (or local equivalent) stashed in the “secret compartment”.
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I thought you paid to withdraw cash out of ATM’s in Europe anyway.
never have so far using a Santander card - it has been part of their marketing schtick
Yep. You not found it yet?
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In various countries, UK included, cash machines will often offer you a conversion rate and ask if you want to accept it or choose to be charged by your bank
The conversion rate is invariably shite, always refuse and choose to be charged by your bank, it will cost less
Some banks have international networks where you won’t pay fees, HSBC for example
Barkleys are the same group as BNP Paribas in France and Scotiabank in Canada, so no cash point charges if you withdraw in one of their banks
There may be others
The conversion rate is invariably shite, always refuse and choose to be charged by your bank, it will cost less
Some banks have international networks where you won’t pay fees, HSBC for example
Barkleys are the same group as BNP Paribas in France and Scotiabank in Canada, so no cash point charges if you withdraw in one of their banks
There may be others
Bad men monitor this site and will now steal your hat and the hats of others.
Very irresponsible.
Very irresponsible.
Reminds me of that poem:
The common cormorant (or shag)
Lays its eggs in a paper bag ...
The reason you will see, no doubt,
is to keep the lightning out.
But what these unobservant birds have failed to notice
Is that herds of wandering bears
With buns
Will come, and steal the bags to hold the crumbs.
Ooh yes, thanks.
My hat didn't come with:
A) £20 or equivalent in any currency,
B) A little plastic bag to keep the money in
or
C) Any instructions relating to sock drawers.
To whom do I complain?
My hat didn't come with:
A) £20 or equivalent in any currency,
B) A little plastic bag to keep the money in
or
C) Any instructions relating to sock drawers.
To whom do I complain?
Do you tip? I prefer to tip in cash. Seems right somehow?
