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  1. MARSKA

    Best options for paying and getting cash in Spain as a US citizen

    Hi again! I'm looking into how to pay for things in Spain and how to get cash in Spain (walking the CF from SJPDP and I'm from the US). Most replies to questions about best cards recommend WISE and/or Schwab, however I am finding some awful reviews for WISE and checking Schwab I find the card...
  2. JustJack

    FYI: Cash vs credit card on the Camino Frances in 2023

    Just an FYI for those wondering about how much cash they will need, versus paying with a card. I was anticipating needing to do a lot of ATM withdrawals to pay for my food and accommodation this spring, but in fact I was able to tap my credit card the majority of the time. In total I used/needed...
  3. C

    Cash issues

    I am in Logrongo. In Pamplona I tried to get cash but my Mastercard kept spitting the card out again. Tried to do the same in Logrongo. Sane issues. I need cash to carry on but this issue is frustrating. No ATM machine will accept my card. Tried a money exchange but they only do US or pounds...
  4. D

    Euros

    Hello, we will be doing Camino Portugues in Aug and traveling for the first time internationally. Do we convert dollars to euros when we land on Portugal?
  5. I

    A breakdown of my Camino Frances costs with a few considerations - May 2023

    I often see people asking about the daily average costs of the Camino and this was also something I was worried about before going, especially because in my day-to-day life I'm very conscious about how I spend my money (irresponsibly conscious, as in I spend way too much with things I don't...
  6. Aaron Baldwin

    How much could I use my credit card?

    How much of spending on the Frances these days can you put on your credit card? Trying to avoid atm fees.
  7. Pandre2011

    ATM in St Jean Pied de Port

    Looking for a good trusted ATM in St Jean Pied de Port.
  8. M

    Question and warning about ATM in Lisbon

    I arrived in Lisbon this morning. I heard the blue and yellow ATMs had exorbitant fees, so avoided them. Went to an ATM at Caixa. Started the withdrawal of 200 euros. A warning came up that the commission was 13.25 %. I was asked if I accepted or rejected the commission rate. I rejected...
  9. G

    Camino del norte budget?

    Hi all! I'm Giovanni, from Italy, I'm 21 years old and I'll start my first camino on the 12th of July. I'm here to ask if my 4150€ budget will be enough for my trip. So please allow me to give you some info to judge. I will walk the camino del norte from Irun, and I'll arrive in Santiago de...
  10. F

    Payment on Booking .com

    Gosh - I wish I had thought to ask this question ages ago instead of after 1 "backpacking Europe" trip, 2 completed Caminos and a completely pre-booking Via Francigena via direct websites, emails, booking .com and airbnb! When you are booking on the booking .com or other booking websites - do...
  11. camster

    Average daily expenses?

    I'm planning on being on the camino for about 50-55 days. I'm having a hard time trying to estimate the daily expenses and cash on hand needed as things have changed in price since the pandemic. I was hoping for a budget of 3000$ CAD (2000 euro) to suffice. Can anyone share their average expenses?
  12. trose

    US ATM cards not working

    I am hearing today from a number of American travelers that they are experiencing problems with getting euros at bank ATM machines with US issued debit cards. It involves a number of people from around the US and different banks. The Spanish banks have said that it is not a problem with thier...
  13. R

    Euro Denominations

    Hi all We will start the Norte from Bayonne on 20 April 2023. As with past caminos, we will purchase a supply of euros before leaving Oz but in talking to the bank it seems that they mostly hold 200 euro notes. We have travelled holding mainly 100 euro notes in the past and experienced little...
  14. NZjim

    Costing

    Beena few years since I’ve been over the northern side of the globe as I’m from NZ. I’ve no idea of how much things are costing eg accommodation and food nowadays. So just wondering if anyone who has recently walked the Camino Portuguese has an idea of how much I should allow for daily...
  15. kowacz

    Best way of converting $CA to Euros

    Best way to convert $CA to euros
  16. G

    Daily costings

    Hi all, planning for my first Camino have all my clobber pretty much sorted, now saving. Realistically, how much more do you need to budget for the day-to-day Camino costs now compared to pre Covid. Book to do Camino from SJPP to SdCP starting Oct – approx. 30 days walking. Thoughts appreciated 😊
  17. isnardj

    ATMS / Bank availability on the CP

    Just curious to anyone who’s done the CP from Lisbon to Santiago lately: Who are the ATMs (trusted) & banks along the CP ? What cash reserves would you recommend ? Do most places - food & accommodation take debit cards ?
  18. MesaWalker

    Best ATM Debit Card

    We're planning our second camino. We have read that the Charles Schwab Visa debit card reimburses all international ATM fees. That would save us from always looking around for a transaction fee-free ATM in Spain as we did on our first camino. Does anyone know if there are any "catches" to the...
  19. B

    Cash vs Credit or Debit

    I was wondering if I should exchange some US$ for Euros before I leave the US. I know I can get cash from ATM’s, but would I be wise to start off with, say, a couple of hundred Euros in cash, like for when I first arrive for busses, taxis, etc. Do taxis take credit cards, BTW?
  20. JustJack

    Paying for albergues via Whatsapp?

    I emailed Albergue Rio Arga in Zubiri to book a bed, and they replied that they need a credit card number to secure the booking. They don't have a booking form on their website, and when asked they said I should send my credit card number to them via Whatsapp, and they provided their whatsapp...

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