debit card charges

[alexandra uk]

Does any one know what the bank charges for using your debit card in orlando ?
I have one with The Abbey, and one Barclays

 

[neilybealy]

nationwide do not charge for using the debit card in shops and also to get cash from ATMs worldwide - i checked with my local branch today

 

[alexandra uk]

bump

 

[Dimplenose]

Lloyds told me it will cost 1.5% to use my 3 in 1 card to get cash from a US machine.

Libby

 

[Sue F UK]

We used our Lloyds TSB debit card in the ATM machines in July and were charged $2.00 by the US bank per transaction and a further £2.00 by LloydsTSB. The rate of exchange was pretty good though.

The main thing to remember is not to take out lots of small amounts. We take out a few hundred dollars at a time to minimise the charges. We then pay for bills etc by credit card which goes straight through with no charges (although, unless kept in check this can provide for a nasty shock when the bill arrives at home!!) IMHO it is still easier and safer to do this than to carry large amounts of cash or TC's.

 

[eyoreaud]

Nationwide gets my vote.

I got the Nationwide credit card before i went in easter,they have no charges for cash or for purchases and found their exchange rate very good as well.

luv Audrey xxxxxxxx