ATM machines around the world. Here is how you can find one.

[12B@C]

If you are interested in finding an ATM machine, here is a website that might be of help if you use VISA.

http://visa.via.infonow.net/locator/global/

 

Just enter the country and city and a map will show you the locations. You can go further by 'next page' to find more in a different part of the city.

 

Does anyone know about similar sites for other cards or is this enough?

[wwinfl91]

Thanks for the link. It looks like a good one.

 

Have a great next cruise.

[phoenix1181]

Let's not forget the competition........................

 

http://www.mastercard.com/us/personal/en/cardholderservices/atmlocations/index.html

[cruisemom42]

I strongly recommend NOT using your VISA or MasterCard to obtain cash, as the interest rates they charge are ridiculous. You should use a true debit card/ATM card -- even with a withdrawal charge, you will end up ahead.

[12B@C]

I strongly recommend NOT using your VISA or MasterCard to obtain cash, as the interest rates they charge are ridiculous. You should use a true debit card/ATM card -- even with a withdrawal charge, you will end up ahead.

 

That is the whole point of showing where you can go to find an ATM machine.

Please, don't confuse the issue.

[12B@C]

Let's not forget the competition........................

 

http://www.mastercard.com/us/personal/en/cardholderservices/atmlocations/index.html

 

Thank you. I figured there was another one.

Until recently I was not aware of these sites. I know we hunted for one several times in Europe.

Both of these are now in my 'favorites'.

[cruisemom42]

That is the whole point of showing where you can go to find an ATM machine.

Please, don't confuse the issue.

 

I'm sorry; let me be clearer. I think it is confusing to others because you say in your post "if you use VISA". I assume you meant a VISA-associated debit card, but others may assume you meant a VISA credit card. Hence, my comment.

[Fblack]

I recently got a Visa Debit card linked to my Fidelity Investments account. They will reimburse any bank charges to use an ATM as long as it is a Visa, or Star machine. And they only charge a 1% foreign transaction fee.

[Lair Bear]

Thanks for those two web sites about where to find an ATM machine. I think most of us have had the experience about "where do I go for an ATM machine".

 

Here is one for Citibank cards http://go.mappoint.net/citibankv2/Index.aspx

 

I don't think anyone who travels gets confused about using ATM versus using a credit card. I agree that to use a credit card for getting cash is not very smart, but than again, as you said, that is not the issue.

[cruisemom42]

I recently got a Visa Debit card linked to my Fidelity Investments account. They will reimburse any bank charges to use an ATM as long as it is a Visa, or Star machine. And they only charge a 1% foreign transaction fee.

 

Just an FYI....Star network ATMs may not be as easy to locate as Plus and Cirrus. At least, that was my experience in Turkey (for a couple I was traveling with for several days) and in Germany (a colleague had a hard time finding a Star machine).

[cruisemom42]

Thanks for those two web sites about where to find an ATM machine. I think most of us have had the experience about "where do I go for an ATM machine".

 

Here is one for Citibank cards http://go.mappoint.net/citibankv2/Index.aspx

 

I don't think anyone who travels gets confused about using ATM versus using a credit card. I agree that to use a credit card for getting cash is not very smart, but than again, as you said, that is not the issue.

 

You'd be surprised; several folks have posted here on other threads within the last month who didn't really understand the difference -- I assume they don't regularly use a debit card. My parents don't, for example.

[kwk1955]

You'd be surprised; several folks have posted here on other threads within the last month who didn't really understand the difference -- I assume they don't regularly use a debit card. My parents don't, for example.

 

 

Thanks for your comments Cruisemom42. I agree with you totally. Lots of people don't know the difference and the value of using a debit card instead of a credit card - my daughter for one unfortunately ! :confused: