ATM machines in the Med

Are ATM machines readily available in Spain, Italy and France?

Yes there are loads of ATM machines all over Europe. Just check with your bank that you can use your card in Europe:-)

Yes there are loads of ATM machines all over Europe. Just check with your bank that you can use your card in Europe:-)

And what the charges are. Some charge a flat fee regardless of amount, so better to take larger amounts out less frequently. Others charge a percentage of the amount withdrawn and some even charge both.

Thanks so much! Great advice.

Thanks so much! Great advice.

You could always get a prepaid card , eg Caxton - fx (available in USD or EUROS) and use them like cash in shops restuarants etc and also just take a small amount of local currency in cash for cups of coffee, restrooms etc. You'll only need Euros for the three countries mentioned

Pete

Here's a link to their fees and charges

https://www.caxtonfx.com/currency-cards/how-they-work#Card-fees-and-limits

NO ATM fees for use abroad

We'll be using our AmEx or bank debit cards mostly, but I'm sure we'll need a bit of cash. You mentioned having money for restrooms. I heard that before. How much does it cost to use a restroom??

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Originally Posted by resstation

We'll be using our AmEx or bank debit cards mostly, but I'm sure we'll need a bit of cash. You mentioned having money for restrooms. I heard that before. How much does it cost to use a restroom??

Typicaly €1 but have some 50c coins as well as some are only that much. but there are not many public restrooms around , except male P155OIRES in France, I tend to make use of cafe's and restaurants restrooms as they tend to be a little cleaner.

Saying that at some of the more expensive public ones an attendant goes in before you and cleans it before you use it. it's all a bit hit and miss

We'll be using our AmEx or bank debit cards mostly, but I'm sure we'll need a bit of cash. You mentioned having money for restrooms. I heard that before. How much does it cost to use a restroom??

Amex is not that popular in Europe. Be prepared that it won't be accepted in some places. Visa or MasterCard is a much better option for being accepted everywhere.