I needed more cash than I brought on my last trip and went to the bank in Maneadero. I got 3000 Pesos (229US) they charged over $50 US for a fee! What
is the best way to get cash in that area?
Thanks
Esteban
No way
Dave - 12-6-2008 at 11:35 AM
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Originally posted by estebanis
they charged over $50 US for a fee!
Sure it wasn't 50 pesos? Which is still way high
And didn't you have the option to cancel?
Banamex charges me .75 per transaction.greybaby - 12-6-2008 at 11:55 AM
I used to get cash at that atm all the time and only remember being charged a fee by my bank (BofA) for an international transaction - and at that it
was only a monthly fee.thebajarunner - 12-6-2008 at 12:29 PM
The Bancomer just before the Bufadora curve is my favorite place in Baja to get ATM cash.
Very easy to use, easy parking, never been charged much of a fee, and only by my bank.
Are we talking about the same place?
And yeah, gotta be pesos, not greenbuck$Hook - 12-6-2008 at 12:44 PM
ARe you sure you didnt inadvertently somehow choose a "cash advance" option with your credit card? Some ATM cards are also credit cards.
Cash advances typically charge at least 2% of the amount AND interest begins accruing pretty shortly and steeply.Hook - 12-6-2008 at 12:45 PM
Oh yeah, what kind of an ATM was this? A private one not affiliated with a specific bank?Bruce R Leech - 12-6-2008 at 01:09 PM
give us more info please. I think you may have done something wrong.estebanis - 12-6-2008 at 02:23 PM
My bad I mistook the purchase from the Pelican store as a bank charge
11/24/2008 Withdrawal @ COM MEXICANA ENSENADA ENSENADA MX Trace #832679211100 -$54.78
11/24/2008 Multi-Currency International Service Assessment Fee Assessed = 0.54
11/24/2008 Withdrawal @ ATMMM4031 BANCOMER B. BILBAO VIZCAYA MEXICO, D.F. MX Trace #**************** -$217.70
11/24/2008 Multi-Currency International Service Assessment Fee Assessed = 2.16
[Edited on 12-6-2008 by estebanis]
[Edited on 12-6-2008 by estebanis]bajabound2005 - 12-6-2008 at 05:55 PM
Who is your US bank? You'll also be also assessed a fee by them.
Bank of America has a relationship with Santander and Scotia. No fees charged by either bank.
Wells Fargo, I believe, has the same arrangement with Bancomer.
Citibank owns Banamex.
Best bet is to talk to your bank if it's not one of the above. If you get the run around, ask to speak to a Mexican-American agent. They KNOW.estebanis - 12-7-2008 at 09:53 AM
I feel like such a bone head....
Dont Worry. Be happy!
toneart - 12-7-2008 at 10:15 AM
I am sure Nomads appreciate a humble Newby. There have been entrances that were much worse. Don't worry.
At least, you are being vigilant with your finances. It is good to be on top of things, especially in Mexico. Sometimes the anticipation of error can
cause ourselves to err, because we are looking so hard for it. Keep looking. One day it will pay off in your favor.
Bank fees are hard to navigate. You know you are getting screwed, but you usually aren't enjoying the experience.
Bajabound has correct information.
Oh, and welcome!
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Originally posted by estebanis
I feel like such a bone head....
estebanis - 12-7-2008 at 10:24 AM
I lived and had a bussiness repairing the yachts in Cabo during the '80's. I returned with my family in 91 and got a real job with So. Calif Edison.
Now I am 55 and preparing to retire with a place near Colonet and somewhere rural in the U.S.
Estebanbajaguy - 12-7-2008 at 10:54 AM
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Originally posted by estebanis
I feel like such a bone head....
Welcome.....you are right at home here on Nomads
Did you know a Chuck Foster at SCE?????estebanis - 12-7-2008 at 12:46 PM
Doesn't ring a bell. But I can't know all 12,000 of us!!!shari - 12-8-2008 at 09:32 AM
bienvenido bonehead...ooops, I mean estebanis...and as toneart said...you are a humble human. Thanks for telling us a bit about yourself and we look
forward to your posts...welcome to the family.DianaT - 12-8-2008 at 09:43 AM
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Originally posted by estebanis
I feel like such a bone head....
I am just happy to hear that the ATM didn't do it!
Welcome and best of luck with your plans.
IMHO, for you to retire at your age makes you a very intelligent person.
Diane
ATM fees from foreign withdrawals
El Camote - 12-8-2008 at 09:55 AM
I'm curious how many nomads are charged an additional fee when they withdraw pesos from an ATM in Mexico?
I'm with a very small, local bank. No affiliation with any Mexican banks that I'm aware of but have never been charged a fee. In early November, for
1500 pesos I was charged $118. only.
My previous bank also didn't charge a fee and was also not a national institution.
