On Sun, 29 Apr 2007, Edward wrote:
> Thanks, I didn't realize Plus was associated with Visa. Initially when
> I asked my bank (Amsouth) if they charged to convert money withdrawn
> from an ATM in Italy, they told me that Visa charged 3%. When I told
> her I was using my AmSouth ATM card, not a debit or credit card, she
> said there would be a $2 charge, but no extra conversion rate. Now that
> I know Plus is associated with VISA, I wonder if I will be charged an
> extra 3% if I use an ATM machine in Italy.
Banks use to apply a very favourable exchange rate when using an ATM
abroad, but my bank no longer does so. You can ask your bank what it does,
but you might have trouble finding someone who knows the answer.
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Yves Bellefeuille
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