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why wouldn't my bank card work?
trailingspouse
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On holiday in Australia. We told our bank (Santander) before we left home. We brought cash with us, and have been putting more expensive items on our Santander credit card without difficulty. I also drew out some cash from an ATM on my debit card without a problem earlier in the trip.
So, imagine my surprise when I went to withdraw some money and the machine informed my that my bank wouldn't authorise it.
I would very much like to know why this was the case - there were more than enough funds in the UK bank account; I was attempting to withdraw AUD1000, which is the maximum daily allowance here; and it was New Year's Eve. I don't know if any of that is relevant. After it refused my AUD1000 request, I tried to get AUD800, but that was also refused. I didn't want to try a third time in case it ate my card. The bank was closed, so couldn't speak to a cashier.
The following day, my OH was able to withdraw AUD200 on his debit card (same account).
Any ideas gratefully received!!
So, imagine my surprise when I went to withdraw some money and the machine informed my that my bank wouldn't authorise it.
I would very much like to know why this was the case - there were more than enough funds in the UK bank account; I was attempting to withdraw AUD1000, which is the maximum daily allowance here; and it was New Year's Eve. I don't know if any of that is relevant. After it refused my AUD1000 request, I tried to get AUD800, but that was also refused. I didn't want to try a third time in case it ate my card. The bank was closed, so couldn't speak to a cashier.
The following day, my OH was able to withdraw AUD200 on his debit card (same account).
Any ideas gratefully received!!
No longer a spouse, or trailing, but MSE won't allow me to change my username...
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