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Originally Posted by hershie
I don't think you get the most competitive rates through ATM's since it's your home bank that sets the rates. I think it will be more competitive to take US currency with you and exchange it there.
At least that's been my experience.
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No, because there's a 10-15% difference between buy and sell rates for spot cash exchange that's deemed acceptable. It won't be more than some 1% for giral transactions such as a foreign ATM withdrawal. I never really understand how bureaux de change can still be in business in this age...