Using cards abroad

pin

markmat wrote:

Would that be Nationwide or Nat West? I've just got a Nationwide Gold Card and I hadn't realised this was a benefit.

Sorry, Nationwide. Well that's what they told me over the phone!

grumbler

tightgit wrote:

... I was right, there were no cash machines in the resort. The nearest one was about 40 mins away by bus which ran about every hour or so. The machine did not take my cards...

VISA ATM locator :cool:

grumbler

markmat wrote:

...I've just got a Nationwide Gold Card and I hadn't realised this was a benefit.

For purchases. To withdraw cash it is better (save 1.5%) to use their debit or cash card.

tightgit_2

grumbler wrote:

VISA ATM locator :cool:

Yes. There are quiet a few at my next destination. Thanks.

thejazzzman

Im 17 and am opening the nationwide current account tomorrow. because im not 18 they cant give me a debit/credit card.. however they are giving me a cash card.

can this be used in america to get my dollars!?

pin

thejazzzman wrote:

Im 17 and am opening the nationwide current account tomorrow. because im not 18 they cant give me a debit/credit card.. however they are giving me a cash card.

can this be used in america to get my dollars!?

http://www.nationwide.co.uk/banking/under19/whats-on-offer/What_do_you_get.htm#4

"Whether you are on holiday with your friends or family, or off travelling around the world, you can use your card to withdraw cash abroad with no charges from Nationwide.

Nationwide will not charge members for using any cash machine, but the machine provider may make a charge over which we have no control." This is for the cash card.

markmat

pin wrote:

Sorry, Nationwide. Well that's what they told me over the phone!

Excellent, I'll have a look through the T&Cs and see if there are more details.