"Peacenik" wrote in message news:<__KTc.14350$TI1.134@attbi_s52>...
> "Joe Clancy" wrote in message
> news:e0e069c5.0408150509.2d2f5515@posting.google.com...
> > "Sander van Hulsenbeek" wrote in message
> news:...
> > > Carry your ATM card on your body. Or leave it somewhere safe when you
> do
> > > not need it out in the streets.
> > > ATM.s are everywhere. Even in San Ignacio in Misiones, Argentina!
> > > Or even Barreirinhas in Maranhao, Brazil.
> > > And the best terrace in Salvador, Brazil (Terreiro de Jesus).
> > > An ATM adjacent; at your service!
> > > Sander
> > > Amsterdam
> > > Holland
> > >
> > Atm/credit cards are used and accepted "Everywhere" and depending
> > where you are you will get a better exchange rate. Travellers Checks?
> > No way!!
>
> And if your ATM and credit card stop working (as happened to a friend of
> mine in Guatemala last week - they were demagnetized), then you're screwed.
> Diversity is best - bring cash, TCs, ATM, credit card.
I have been in Central America for the last 12 years,using
debit/credit cards the whole time and never a problem and I don't know
any expat that had a problem. Use the plastic!!! and don't worry about
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