Transferwise Debit Card

greyteam1959

I have a Transferwise Mastercard debit card.
I have loaded it with euro's in the UK.
I have tried to withdraw euro's from the card in Spain & every ATM that I have been to has tried to charge me a fee to withdraw euro's.
I have pressed the 'Without Conversion' message on all the ATM screens when asked.
Anybody know why I cant get euros without charge ??
Am I missing something somewhere ??

DesG

Keep trying different banks, most now charge an off network withdrawal fee.


I think there was a thread on here with lists of some that still do not charge.

JuicyJesus

Yeah, it's only at TransferWise's end that they don't charge you. Individual ATM owners still can.

It's the same as if you went to a charging ATM here to withdraw sterling, they wouldn't - can't, even - waive that charge.

greyteam1959

I have tried 6 banks & they all charge.

JuicyJesus

greyteam1959 wrote: »

I have tried 6 banks & they all charge.

Yep, because it's a charge levied by the ATM owner not by your bank, who may themselves separately charge.

As DesG says you have to either pay the ATM owner's fee or hunt for a fee-free one.

pavane

Try Santander. When I had similar issue their machines worked for me.

greyteam1959

pavane wrote: »

Try Santander. When I had similar issue their machines worked for me.

Nope Santander ATM tried to charge me 5 euro to withdraw 20 euro !!

TOP_CAT

In the not so recent past Spain was always bad for ATM withdrawals better to change up cash .

JohnMl88

La Caixa, Banka March, Liberbank

greyteam1959

JohnMl88 wrote: »

La Caixa, Banka March, Liberbank

No Banka March or Liberbank near me.
La Caixa bank is about the only one I have not tried.
I have a La Caixa ATM near me so will give it a try.

sausage_time

In Spain I just try to pay by card everywhere to avoid the ATM fees. Just be ready for the DCC question!