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Debit Cards Abroad

Last post Thu, May 17 2012, 8:17 AM by Laugherne. 3 replies.
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  •  Thu, May 17 2012, 8:17 AM

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    I have since found that Nationwide charge 2% plus £1.00 per transaction.

    Santander charge 1.5% to draw cash (min. £1.99) and £1.25 per transaction for purchases.

    Hope this helps.
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  •  Thu, May 10 2012, 8:35 AM

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    Thanks for that, I'll look at the loaded cards option & check Nationwide's charges.
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  •  Thu, May 10 2012, 2:53 AM

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    I think that Nationwide charges are still quite low for a debit card. Before they added transaction charges (there were always currency exchange charges), I understand that they got a lot of short-term customers just for the holiday season which isn't what a bank or building society wants.

    As an alternative to a debit card, you should have a look at some pre-paid currency cards.
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  •  Wed, May 09 2012, 11:42 PM

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    Which is the best Debit Card to use a broad? In the past Nationwide did not charge,but which has the lowest charges/commission now?
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