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  1. Jeepl8d

    Debit Card Usage on the Camino Frances in France and Spain

    I will be doing the Camino Frances in June of 2023 and haven't used a debit card in years. I've searched the forum for the PIN format in France and Spain. I am unable to find this info. Can anyone who has recently walked the Camino tell me if the PIN MUST be 4 or 6 digits? Thank you so much...
  2. JulioCesarSalad

    How much did you spend and what was the total cost of your Camino Frances, start to finish?

    I understand that there are general guidelines of 20-40 Euros a day depending on your accommodations. I am not asking for an estimate on per-day spending. All things considered, from Saint Jean to Santiago or Muxia, how much did you spend from start to finish? What was the total cost of the...
  3. J

    Best U.S. $$$ Denominations

    I understand that U.S. $$$ can be used while on the way. What are the best denominations to carry? $1. $5. $10. $20. $50. $100 bills
  4. S

    Money Transfer

    I feel a bit foolish, but I need to send $18.00 to the Pilgrim Reception Office for the Distance Certificate and another copy of my Compostela. It is $18.00 or Euro, but my bank will charge me $60.00 to wire it. Ridiculous! I am sure there are cheaper methods to do this. Can someone...
  5. Mikey - camino

    costs

    Planning my trip i was wondering about the average costs of the Albergue's on the Francis Way. I was thinking maybe get a hotel every week or more, but trying to limit costs and be more of a 'pilgram'. Thanks
  6. tominrm

    ATM Choices in Spain

    On November 18,2022 after finishing my walk, I had a few hours in Santiago before I leave for my next destination. Then I realized I might need more euros so I decided get some cash out of ATM, and this turned out to be an experiment answering what I always wondered about whenever I used an ATM...
  7. S

    How long (time km and time) and how much is total cost for whole camino walk?

    Hello, I am interested to walk the full camino of all routes with average 20-25km per day. Do you know how much time do I need to invest? Like 1-2 years? How many km is the total camino? How much money do I need to prepare? This is the most important part. I need to save money to make this...
  8. JustJack

    Daily budget in 2022 on the CF

    I know there are lots of discussions about costs, and I'm probably being a bit lazy not fully searching this site, but at a glance most of the posts are from previous years, and I'm interested in the most up-to-date info available. Just wondering what a reasonable daily budget would be for the...
  9. Ronald Boivin

    Credit Card Nightmare

    Prior to leaving Canada, I loaded 4 credit cards, Visa and MasterCard with $ to cover camino charges, I checked and double checked that the four digit codes for each worked. On getting to Spain none if the cards worked, the four digit pin not accepted. I didn’t 59€ I phone calls on supposed...
  10. Sr Don Dinero

    Euros and Sim card near Madrid airport.

    Hello everyone, I will be going on my first Camino. It will be the popular Frances route and I will start in Leon on or close to Oct. 6. My question is: Is there a good bank or other place to exchange my dollars for Euros at a fair price near the Madrid airport? And I want to know where I...
  11. K

    Currency exchange in Ferrol?

    I'm arriving in Ferrol tomorrow (29 Sep). Can anyone advise where to exchange USD for Euro? Many thanks!
  12. green_spork

    Withdrawing Euros

    I am currently planning on using my Revolut or Chase debit card for most of my spending, however I always like to have a few Euros as a back up! Looking at the current rates, if pre booked & collected, they are lower than the exchange rates offered by the cards mentioned! I would be interested...
  13. BrianLCrabtree

    payment by credit card in gites on the Podiensis

    The last thread on this topic that I see is from several years ago. What is the current situation for payment by credit cards in gites along the Chemin Le Puy? I've been studying the Cicerone guide, which often does not include the Cr symbol and wonder if that's accurate and most don't accept...
  14. CillaP

    ATM withdrawal

    Is there a limit on the amount of Euros that can be withdrawn in a single transaction, from an ATM machine in France and Spain?
  15. JudyWanaWander

    Free exchange rate and conversion tools Apps

    Please let me know if you recommend any FREE phone apps that monitor current exchange rates.
  16. Pirsing

    Cash

    Do i need to bring cash to the camino in 2022? If yes, how much i need to carry on me? Havent used cash in like 10 years :)
  17. Stephanie Martin

    Bank/ATM machines in Spanish/English

    Hi all, I'm wondering if the money withdrawing machines in Spain have English words too? Also, when using card to make transactions at the pharmacy etc., what are the words/word to select before keying in a pincode. For eg., in NZ, we usually have the options of 'Cheque' or 'Savings' to make...
  18. Ellann

    Portuguese Currency / ATM / Credit Card use

    As I get closer to leaving Australia I have been reading horror stories about ATM rip offs especially in Portugal, and even more so inside the Airport. It seems very confusing. I have a good credit card that doesn’t charge conversion fees, but have not used for cash withdrawal at ATM before when...
  19. M

    Budgeting for Camino Portuguese September 2022

    My friend and I are walking the Portuguese Camino in September. We have not walked a Camino since 2012 and need a little guidance on changes to albergue costs, and food costs, (using basics where we can). Also, does anyone know if it’s more cost effective to book our train ticket ( Santiago...
  20. pierrenaples

    Two step bank verification texts

    So I’ve been stressing on this issue more than anything so far and I think I have a working solutio. Like everyone I worried that I would get to Spain, install a local chip into my cellphone and then not be able to respond to the bank when I go to withdraw cash at an ATM without doing some...

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