Cambodia

[bartender100]

I'm off to Cambodia for a few days next week,KK and Sihanouky,can anyone confirm there are still no atm's in that region,looked at the usual Cambodia sites but they all seem not to be updated on this issue.

Also is Baht ok in Sihanouville?or best to take dollarsThanks anyone

[huski]

I'm off to Cambodia for a few days next week,KK and Sihanouky,can anyone confirm there are still no atm's in that region,looked at the usual Cambodia sites but they all seem not to be updated on this issue.

Also is Baht ok in Sihanouville?or best to take dollarsThanks anyone

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use dollars <no small tears in the bills>

don't exchange baht there, terrible rate. one local atm but nothing to the outside world, if you need cash from a credit card there is a bank in PP.

[bartender100]

Cheers,thats about what i thought,dollars it is then.

[Rinrada]

There used to be a Bangkok and Thai Farmers bank in PP but the Cambo.Gov would not allow them to interdeal with LOS so the ops were shut down although the actual bank buildings may still be there.

For a long time and prob still so )the only ATMs were on the wall at the entrance to the Canida Bank (better known as Hun Sens own)but only good for taken $ out of saisd bank...TIC.

The one I still have my $.. a/c in is called the CAMPU bank..almost opposite >H.S.own and never any problems.

Even transferred dosh fron UK.

As prev.said Khmers LOVE $$$$$$$$$$$$$ and easy to change but watch them SQUIRM when you offer anything bigger that a brand new $20.

All the pubs rest .....maaaa......places happy to take greenbacks.

Couple of other banks but no guar.about rates..f.i o.

Foreign Trade Bank of Cambodia: Street 118, E from M.V.Preah Norodom M-F 7:00-15:45

T/C to $cash com 1% min charge $1

Visa cash advance 5%.min charge $5

$ Cambodia Commercial Bank: M.V.Preah Monivong + Street 118, M-F 8:00-15:00, $1=3850riel. T/C (US$ only):com 2% min charge $1. Cash Advance, Visa, MC, JCB min charge $10.

$ Cambodia Mekong Bank: E from the Foreign Trade Bank, M-F 8:00-15:00, T/C (US$ only):com 2% min charge $2. Cash Advance, Visa 2%, JCB3% min charge $2-5

$4 National Bank Cambodia: Norodom Rd M-F7:30-16:00.

Accepts many currencies Cash/TC Sterling, Franc, Yen, etc. T/C com 2%, min. $1.

[sendbaht]

In PHN at night you are the ATM. Keep eyes open and have fun.

[sas_cars]

In PHN at night you are the ATM. Keep eyes open and have fun.

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[The Dan Sai Kid]

I travelled through India on an ATM card - it was a total nightmare - they only have ATM in the state capitals - and some of those Indian states are bigger than France.

[The Gentleman Scamp]

Still no ATM's, unless you're Canadian and you're in Phnom Penh, otherwise it's a lot of hassle to get money.

[Oleg_Rus]

pitty - such nice country and no ATM. or, maybe it's right ?

funny - cash advances in casinos - freaking crooks all over.

one year ago got stacked in sim reap with Bangkok Bank Visa ATM and 10$ in the pocket. khmers are those who helped with phone calls and fax.

[Khutan]

Still no ATM's, unless you're Canadian and you're in Phnom Penh, otherwise it's a lot of hassle to get money.

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Why is that, is there a direct interchange to a Canadian Bank in PP ?

[The Gentleman Scamp]

Still no ATM's, unless you're Canadian and you're in Phnom Penh, otherwise it's a lot of hassle to get money.

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Why is that, is there a direct interchange to a Canadian Bank in PP ?

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Yes something like that.

It's right out side the bank of Canadia - I think it's called.

[fw1]

There is also an ATM card in the new (well two years old now) shopping centre Soriya or whatever it's called (distinctive blue dome next to Saat Thamai).

There's an ATM on the third floor. It's easily spotted as there is a guard standing right next to it.

[CrossBones]

There are MANY banks that will give you cash from your visa card. Most charge about 3%. Also some supermarkets will do this for about 5%

Open a bangkok bank account (walk in with your passport, no visa or work permit needed) in bangkok and you can find branches in PP where you can withdraw cash. Youll need to bring the bank book with you (obviously).

There is a rumor that there is 1 international ATM in PP. I dont know if its true.

Apparently in November there will be international atms in PP, Siem Reap and other places.

I'm off to Cambodia for a few days next week,KK and Sihanouky,can anyone confirm there are still no atm's in that region,looked at the usual Cambodia sites but they all seem not to be updated on this issue.

Also is Baht ok in Sihanouville?or best to take dollarsThanks anyone

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use dollars <no small tears in the bills>

don't exchange baht there, terrible rate. one local atm but nothing to the outside world, if you need cash from a credit card there is a bank in PP.

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[bluebear]

Open a bangkok bank account (walk in with your passport, no visa or work permit needed).....

Not quite true. Bangkok can be as sticky as any other wanting pp, id and non imm b visa or even work permit as any other. its the same all over. try any bank, any branch and if they say no move to the next one until you find someone that says yes.

....bangkok bank account.... and you can find branches in PP where you can withdraw cash. Youll need to bring the bank book with you (obviously).

Anyway. There are Bangkok Banks in PP?? Dont remember seeing any the last time I was there. How many and where are there? How much do they charge for withdrawals?

[fred110]

Open a bangkok bank account (walk in with your passport, no visa or work permit needed).....

Not quite true. Bangkok can be as sticky as any other wanting pp, id and non imm b visa or even work permit as any other. its the same all over. try any bank, any branch and if they say no move to the next one until you find someone that says yes.

I opened my ATM account at Bangkok Bank with my passport and tourist visa, no problem.