Choosing the Right Currency

by frank ~ May 11th, 2008. Filed under: Adventure Travel Tips, International Travel.

Debit Cont.

Cons:
Big Fees: ATM fees abroad can be exorbitant; $7 is the current rate in Costa Rica. For this reason, try to pull out the maximum amount allowed. Cash advances from you credit card can incur the same heavy fees.

Be sure to budget for these ATM fees before you go. Some banks don’t charge them, but for those that do, there’s no way around them.

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