ATM Fees.UK Cards Spain

[Former member 102963]

Hi folks. Old topic I know! Arrived in Valencia last night. Not been here for few months. Seems to be a few banks that have increased ATM fees for UK cards. Deutsche Bank still feeless (Monzo card) and apparently rate is good though I have to check this. Showing 1.15 on app. €7 is becoming the norm.

 

[naplesdon]

And your point is?

 

[Slowninja]

Hi folks. Old topic I know! Arrived in Valencia last night. Not been here for few months. Seems to be a few banks that have increased ATM fees for UK cards. Deutsche Bank still feeless (Monzo card) and apparently rate is good though I have to check this. Showing 1.15 on app. €7 is becoming the norm.

In Santiago, the Santander hole in the wall wanted 7 euro's transaction charge on a Starling card. However, Abanka ?? (the local bank I think) wanted a more realistic 1.8 euros. It pays to try a few if you are not in a rush.

 

[Former member 102963]

And your point is?

My point is that if you are a UK cardholder DB is a good option to use as a ATM. Was that not clear!

 

[Former member 102963]

In Santiago, the Santander hole in the wall wanted 7 euro's transaction charge on a Starling card. However, Abanka ?? (the local bank I think) wanted a more realistic 1.8 euros. It pays to try a few if you are not in a rush.

Agreed!

 

[BombayBill]

Here is a link to the Resource ATM chest sheet.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/resources/spanish-atm-cash-machine-fee-cheat-sheet.749/updates

 

[Former member 102963]

Here is a link to the Resource ATM chest sheet.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/resources/spanish-atm-cash-machine-fee-cheat-sheet.749/updates

Thank you. Caixa wanted €7 last night and had previously been my ‘go to’ in Spain as they charged €2 as recently as late last year! ! Google search offered up DB hence why sharing!

 

[TAF]

I take it you know that if you have a Santander bank account you can withdraw cash using your debit card from a Santander ATM abroad for free and you will get a good exchange rate too.

 

[Jeff Crawley]

My point is that if you are a UK cardholder DB is a good option to use as a ATM. Was that not clear!

Having never, in my nearly 60 years of visiting Spain, have I ever seen a branch of Deutsche Bank so I can understand @biarritzdon 's bemusement.
Apparently there are some branches dotted around the peninsular - probably not enough for most here to get excited about but thank you for pointing it out.

Deutsche Bank Branches in Spain

 

[Former member 102963]

Having never, in my nearly 60 years of visiting Spain, have I ever seen a branch of Deutsche Bank so I can understand @biarritzdon 's bemusement.
Apparently there are some branches dotted around the peninsular - probably not enough for most here to get excited about but thank you for pointing it out.

Deutsche Bank Branches in Spain

Wel I googled DB this morning and there was one within a mile so you need to widen your horizons!

 

[wisepilgrim]

Abanca all the way if you find them. Always select EUR for the currency too, as that question often gets people flustered.

 

[Former member 102963]

Abanca all the way if you find them. Always select EUR for the currency too, as that question often gets people flustered.

Thank you. I wasn’t intending to start a big debate or attract any abuse (albeit inevitable on here)., just a quick bit of help to UK cardholders that I could have used 30 hours ago! to save data and walking about!

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Wel I googled DB this morning and there was one within a mile so you need to widen your horizons!

Yes, but a mile from where? (And there's no need to be so passive-aggressive, I was only trying to help!)

 

[naplesdon]

My BNP/Paribas card treats me like a homey at every ATM I have ever used in Spain.

 

[Henry B]

Get yourself a Revolut card which will carry multiple currencies, including Euros, US Dollars, and Sterling and will treat you as a local.
Happy Days and BC

 

[Tincatinker]

My “Amex Black” entitles me to everything I’m entitled to. “Free” banking just means someone else is paying for those bonuses: or you’re paying for them on a different transaction.

 

[Mary M]

Hi folks. Old topic I know! Arrived in Valencia last night. Not been here for few months. Seems to be a few banks that have increased ATM fees for UK cards. Deutsche Bank still feeless (Monzo card) and apparently rate is good though I have to check this. Showing 1.15 on app. €7 is becoming the norm.

I thought the ATM fees were outrageous!!

 

[Rita Flower]

My “Amex Black” entitles me to everything I’m entitled to. “Free” banking just means someone else is paying for those bonuses: or you’re paying for them on a different transaction.

Too true. Someone always pays somewhere.

 

[Rita Flower]

Hi folks. Old topic I know! Arrived in Valencia last night. Not been here for few months. Seems to be a few banks that have increased ATM fees for UK cards. Deutsche Bank still feeless (Monzo card) and apparently rate is good though I have to check this. Showing 1.15 on app. €7 is becoming the norm.

Hi @TravellingMan2022 . Thanks for starting this thread. I appreciate the warnings and information about ATM fees from you and the other posts. When €7 might get you a night in an albergue or a meal, that is a lot on money to spend on an ATM fee. All incredibly useful as I plan for my September Camino.

 

[Former member 102963]

Hi @TravellingMan2022 . Thanks for starting this thread. I appreciate the warnings and information about ATM fees from you and the other posts. When €7 might get you a night in an albergue or a meal, that is a lot on money to spend on an ATM fee. All incredibly useful as I plan for my September Camino.

Thank you @Rita Flower . Appreciate you taking the time to post. Yes all saves a bit of time getting up to the moment info. Fees seem to be bouncing around at mo! I’m here for a couples of months so if anything changes will advise!

 

[Arbey48]

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