birdthongchai90 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 So I'm leaving to London for a week and would like to know what's the best way to bring money there? Should I withdraw money from here (I'm using Australia Banking, ANZ to be precised) being charged 200baht amd convert it here to £ or withdrawing in London and being charged whatever amount there? Never been there. My first euro trip. #brexit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Seems no point in converting AUD to THB then GBP here, you'll be losing on exchange rates more than you need. Just take out GBP on arrival in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdthongchai90 Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 Yeah but do you know how much the fees for atm withdrawal in the UK? I've been losing too much money from scumbag banks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siam2007 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 if you are near any of the very few BANK OF CHINA ATM's in the country (google for it, in Bangkok there is one at MegaBangna, Ratchada and Sathorn), you can withdraw without any fee, but you need to use a MasterCard for that (no Visa or debit card), and it seems they do not accept all Banks. Out of three MasterCards me and a friend are using, two were accepted and one (repeatedly) not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Most UK machines don't charge anything. There are some non-bank owned machines that do but they are far fewer than bank owned machines. So the only charges you should face are from your own bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdthongchai90 Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 Glad to hear that!! Freaking thai banks been earning too much from me. Thanks for your info lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Most UK machines don't charge anything. There are some non-bank owned machines that do but they are far fewer than bank owned machines. So the only charges you should face are from your own bank. There did seem to be a few more of the charging variety around on my last visit, but it is well marked and they have to inform you before any withdrawal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybole Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 A few of the ATMs make a charge, but they are required to inform you and give you the opportunity to cancel the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) No bank ATM charges for cash withdrawals. Only standalone privately owned ATMs. You'll likely not encounter them. Watch out for DCC. Never accept a currency conversion. Edited July 1, 2016 by Jiu-Jitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 The ATM's usually dont charge but the bank you are withdrawing from charge a hell of a lot for an overseas transaction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) In the future, get a 28 Degrees Mastercard CC and use it for purchases whenever possible and to withdraw over the bank counter when in Thailand. Cover cash advances with an online bank payment asap. https://www.28degreescard.com.au/ Edited July 2, 2016 by Jiu-Jitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 No bank ATM charges for cash withdrawals. Only standalone privately owned ATMs. You'll likely not encounter them. Watch out for DCC. Never accept a currency conversion.Read my earlier post, they are becoming more common especially in public areas, hotel lobbies, motorway service stations, railway stations........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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