Santander Charging for withdrawals in Spain

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bagand96 wrote: »

Just back from Spain (Balearic Islands) thought I'd add my experience as it may help people....


Sabadell €1.80
Caixabank €3.00


Popular ...No fee
Euronet ... No fee


Didn't try any others, but it does seem that a few in Spain are charging now, never had an issue before is it a new thing?

So now you have to watch out for DCC on the one hand and withdrawal fees on the other.

reallydismayed

bagand96 wrote: »

Just back from Spain (Balearic Islands) thought I'd add my experience as it may help people....

Sabadell €1.80
Caixabank €3.00
Popular ...No fee
Euronet ... No fee

No charge at Caixabank yesterday.

Using a debit card and chosing the "bill in euros" option when they offer Dynamic Currency Conversion, I have had no charges when using Caja Rural, Caja Sur, Banco Mare Nostrum, Unicaja, Banco Popular, BBVA and CaixaBank until this weekend.

But this Saturday, BBVA charged me as described here.

reallydismayed

JezR wrote: »

Seen the following list elsewhere on ATM charges at some banks/ATMs in Spain so I can make no guarantee on the accuracy, but it may be the start of a guide of people's experiences.
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Fees as of July 2017:
Deutsche Bank- no fee
Bankia- no fee
Popular- 1.50 euro fee
Caixabank- 3.00 euro fee
Santander- 5.00 euro fee

As of up to this weekend,
Popular - no fee
CaixaBank -no fee
BBVA - 1.87 euro fee
(This is when you decline Dynamic Currency Conversion)

reallydismayed

And another one:
Cajamar - no fee

I took out €50. Cajamar offered £45.54 using Dynamic Currency Conversion. I said no thanks, chose euro charge, no fee and it looks like my bank will charge it at £44.28.

All the branches I have been mentioning are in Andalucia for what that's worth.