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Charges while abroad
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elliedvc
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Does anyone know what charges banks are allowed to make when you withdraw cash from an English account while abroad? I recently spent 6 months in Spain and have found out they charged me commission as well as a flat fee every time I withdrew cash. This seems rather extreme to me, so I'd be grateful if anyone could let me know if this is normal practice - thanks!
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As it's a service thay can charge whatever they like, providing they keep you informed of any changes.
Nationwide, for example, make no charges for overseas debit card transactions as a marketing decision. With others a flat fee and/or a %age are the norm0 -
I recently spent 6 months in Spain and have found out they charged me commission as well as a flat fee every time I withdrew cash. This seems rather extreme to me, so I'd be grateful if anyone could let me know if this is normal practice - thanks!0
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