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 Traveling
in Europe has been simplified a great deal by the introduction
of the Euro. It is now used in most countries in the EU and the
simplest way to draw cash is much as you would do at home,
through an ATM. They are open 24 hours but limited to centres of
bigger towns and cities, not in some of the smaller communities
we cruise through.
You need to make sure that
you have a card that carries the "Cirrus" logo on the
reverse and that you have an up to date and recently used pin
number
It is probably as well to
call your bank and double check that it will work in Europe.
Most have quite a low daily withdrawal limit. About 300 Euros /
300 US Dollars / £220 UK pounds
The UK based Nationwide
Building Society have what they call a Flexaccount which
includes a cash card which levies no charges whatsoever for cash
advances made overseas. If like me, you make a lot, it is of
great benefit. Running the account is free too if in credit.
Credit cards are also
widely accepted but not in the smallest establishments. All use
chip and pin.
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