Frank Mestre
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Hi Houlet sounds like my aim. How long did your 200 euros last more or less please?I drew 200 euros at a time, there are plenty cash machines, it is a cash environment, but I stayed in albergues, ate from pilgrims menus, and never stinted on beer or wine.
Wow there is very contradictory views here on how much you need cash and the availability of ATM machines. I intend to go for the cheapest accommodation which will be the Albergue. I mean to be frugal as per a Pilgrim would have been.
In most cases the bank office does NOT service the ATMs that are placed in or around that office. Which means even if the people are there they can do nothing about your eaten card, they certainly can't go and open the machine. All you can do is call your card servicing company (you need that phone number saved in your phone and a backup) and tell them, they will disable eaten card and send you a new one to the address that they have registered as yours, i.e. your home, NOT to any place on the Camino. This is why you need more than one bank card with sufficient funds on.Use ATM's at OPEN Banks ONLY. If a card gets eaten, you need to do all possible to retrieve it immediately.
I would guess about a week, a rough guide Albergue 10, Dinner 10, lunch with beer 10, some days I would have another couple of beers. The dinner includes wine and I was with two Italians who were never shy about asking for more wine.Hi Houlet sounds like my aim. How long did your 200 euros last more or less please?
Hi go To the pilgrims office 39 rue de la Citadelle à SJPP the volunteers Will give you a document with all ATM on Camino FrancesHi all its my first Camino. Im doing the whole Journey from St. Jean to Santiago. Any suggestions on how much hard cash is it necessary to carry? Obviously i'll have my cards but can I rely on card machines etc. Any advise please. Thanks
I start out with about 600 euros obtained from my local bank, plus 2 credit cards and an ATM card, all stashed in various places in my clothing and fanny pack etc as insurance against theft and to reduce the stress of cutting it to close. I like to have a BIG margin for error and would hate having to ask a fellow pilgrim to lend me money in a pinch.Hi all its my first Camino. Im doing the whole Journey from St. Jean to Santiago. Any suggestions on how much hard cash is it necessary to carry? Obviously i'll have my cards but can I rely on card machines etc. Any advise please. Thanks
I’m sure not all Pilgrims were frugal. There was just not around back them. It says nothing about suffering.Wow there is very contradictory views here on how much you need cash and the availability of ATM machines. I intend to go for the cheapest accommodation which will be the Albergue. I mean to be frugal as per a Pilgrim would have been.
Some clarifications;In most cases the bank office does NOT service the ATMs that are placed in or around that office. Which means even if the people are there they can do nothing about your eaten card, they certainly can't go and open the machine. All you can do is call your card servicing company (you need that phone number saved in your phone and a backup) and tell them, they will disable eaten card and send you a new one to the address that they have registered as yours, i.e. your home, NOT to any place on the Camino. This is why you need more than one bank card with sufficient funds on.
Most banks do have access to ATM only. But have seen machine inside office and if office is closed then you don't get that money. Think about Sundays.
When I was pickpocketed in Madrid prior to my first Camino two years ago my banks sent me cards to a pension that I had a reservation at.In most cases the bank office does NOT service the ATMs that are placed in or around that office. Which means even if the people are there they can do nothing about your eaten card, they certainly can't go and open the machine. All you can do is call your card servicing company (you need that phone number saved in your phone and a backup) and tell them, they will disable eaten card and send you a new one to the address that they have registered as yours, i.e. your home, NOT to any place on the Camino. This is why you need more than one bank card with sufficient funds on.
Most banks do have access to ATM only. But have seen machine inside office and if office is closed then you don't get that money. Think about Sundays.
In most cases the bank office does NOT service the ATMs that are placed in or around that office. Which means even if the people are there they can do nothing about your eaten card, they certainly can't go and open the machine. All you can do is call your card servicing company (you need that phone number saved in your phone and a backup) and tell them, they will disable eaten card and send you a new one to the address that they have registered as yours, i.e. your home, NOT to any place on the Camino. This is why you need more than one bank card with sufficient funds on.
Most banks do have access to ATM only. But have seen machine inside office and if office is closed then you don't get that money. Think about Sundays.
they will know how to contact the ATM company
You were both lucky girls. Sorry, I'm not trying to diminish your experience, just warning people of how things have happened before. I'm not inventing bank rules on the go. When they stand at a non serviced machine without any card and no money, they will find your experience helpful.the manager got my card from the cash machine and returned it to me
Even if they do this, not all do, do you know when the card will arrive in Spain and where your address on the Camino will be. Could be a week from US. And how you access your money in between?banks sent me cards to a pension that I had a reservation at.
Depends on bank. My limit is 600 euros a week and can be raised for special occasions, I once took out 2400 in one go without extra fees.300 euros, as I understand this is the usual maximum and may save me some transaction fees
Yes, that or a scan or photo in Dropbox.photocopy of your passport you should definitely keep it in a plastic bag, to keep it dry, and separate from the passport
I photocopied my passport and had it laminated.bring a photocopy of your passport you should definitely keep it in a plastic bag, to keep it dry, and separate from the passport.
My banks sent the cards express via DHL and UPS. They didn't all arrive by the time I was at the pensión, so I gave the pensión owners money to mail them to me general delivery (lista de correos) at the Burgos Correos office.Even if they do this, not all do, do you know when the card will arrive in Spain and where your address on the Camino will be. Could be a week from US. And how you access your money in between?
I ABSOLUTELY AGREE! I have done the Camino Frances in 2016 & 2017 and feel E200 is plenty to have on your person at any time. Heading out to the Portugese Camino in three weeks.I would NEVER carry 1000 euros!
All you need is about 209-300.
There are ATMS all along the way.
My daily budget is 20-30, depending on whether I picnic or not
I did my Camino in September 2017. From my experience you should be fine with $200 to $300. There are ATM's in all major towns and Cities. You may get by with $50's, but easier to carry $20's. Although change is not a factor in albergues, it can be a problem at restaurants and bars. I carried $1,000. but was constantly nervous, though in hindsight, never had to. Do also carry at least two cards; there are stories of cards not functioning at ATM's. I am using Dollar sign but really mean Euros; do not know how to type the symbol for EurosHi all its my first Camino. Im doing the whole Journey from St. Jean to Santiago. Any suggestions on how much hard cash is it necessary to carry? Obviously i'll have my cards but can I rely on card machines etc. Any advise please. Thanks
Just a note that historically, not all pilgrims were frugal. The wealthy travelled along with the regulars. I'm sure they didn't sleep on the groundWow there is very contradictory views here on how much you need cash and the availability of ATM machines. I intend to go for the cheapest accommodation which will be the Albergue. I mean to be frugal as per a Pilgrim would have been.
I’d double thatHaving not realised how few ATMs there are and having had to borrow money on my first camino I now like to have at least €200 on me.
Ing does the sameAn account with Charles Schwab Online Bank will give you an ATM card that can be used at any bank or ATM. TheY will refund ALL fees at the end of each month, including withdrawal fees and exchange fees. I’ve used them for years. A good deal.
I did the camino 2016 and alway's had around €200 in my pocket there is plenty of cash machines on route, enjoybuen caminoHi all its my first Camino. Im doing the whole Journey from St. Jean to Santiago. Any suggestions on how much hard cash is it necessary to carry? Obviously i'll have my cards but can I rely on card machines etc. Any advise please. Thanks
Only know this is a possibility in Germany ("REWE" chain), with conditions, it is not too noticeably advertised in the shop. So I never even imagined to try in Spain. But there are not that many supermarkets you pass close by, mostly small corner shops that resell the brand products of the same supermarkets. Which makes sense as the actual supermarket may be 20 km off the way, hardly a walking distance after the days walk... Only in the bigger cities but the way goes into the centre and supermarkets are normally in the industrial/shopping areas people reach by car.Is it possible to obtain cash at larger stores, like supermarkets, as an alternative to using ATMs? 'Cash out', at point of payment is very common at home. Can I just add that this forum is a wealth of information, and is becoming an invaluable planning tool. My camino is some time away(April 2020!), but time flies!!
Today is my day for new learning. Venmo. I did hear of the idea some time ago, but did not remember the name. I must check out how it actually works.Seconding everything above about carrying multiple cards in multiple places.
ATMs are plentiful on the Camino... until they aren’t. I forgot that I had used my reserve of cash, dipped into it again and it was empty. I had to hitchhike to an ATM. This was in Agés, after a long ATM-less stretch of small towns.
Of course, if I’d been using my head this needn’t have been a crisis. In the age of Venmo, etc., I should have been able to find a pilgrim with €50 to spare and paid them back on the spot.
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