Originally posted by demonseedI work for a bank and was thinking along the same lines, only the TT charges would be a chunk out of the money each time, so not really viable.
I work for HSBC.
You could open an account at your local branch then, assuming that the country to which you are travelling has a(n) HSBC, instruct the bank official to complete a group identification form. This form detailing your ID and VA (verification of address) can be sent to the foreign branch.
Please note though as all countries have retained ...[text shortened]... .
Other services, via the Postal route, may be more cost efficient.
I hope this helps.
Originally posted by c99uxwhat atm card is it? it sure doesnt sound like visa because they usually sting you around four percent which is hidden inside the exchange rate differential so that it doesnt appear on your account statement. mastercard/maestro cirrus are about the same.
I live and work in Japan. I have a Post office account here. I pay in all my excess cash every month. It's a Japanese account, and I pay in Japanese yen. I have a book, so if I want to take money out of the account, I use the book. I was sent a card when I opened the account, and I sent it to my mother. I tell her how much, and she withdraws money every month, ...[text shortened]... ING rate.
Question 1: Do you only want to save money?
Question 2: Do you trust your mother?
give moneybookers.com a try. test it with a minor amount and compare what your are getting with all the costs both hidden and upfront. i am telling i was very pleasantly surprised and i am somewhat of an expert on these things. (no bowman, i dont work for a bank )
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Originally posted by moweutSorry, don't know what type, but it's a JAL Citibank Cirrus Plus Japan Post Office card and I also get 3 air miles for every quid drawn on it...
what atm card is it? it sure doesnt sound like visa because they usually sting you around four percent which is hidden inside the exchange rate differential so that it doesnt appear on your account statement. mastercard/maestro cirrus are about the same.
give moneybookers.com a try. test it with a minor amount and compare what your are getting with all the c ...[text shortened]... y surprised and i am somewhat of an expert on these things. (no bowman, i dont work for a bank )
EDIT: It's not a mastercard or visa.
