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A & L overseas ATM Charges

I've received an e-mail from Alliance & Leicester informing me that from June 1st my Premier Direct Current Account is going to charge me 2% (£2 min) for using an ATM machine abroad and in addition withdrawals/purchases abroad will incur a 2.95% conversion fee.
Do these changes effectively mean that I will pay 4.95% (probably slightly more due to compounding) if I use this card in an ATM abroad? If so this must now be the worst choice of card for withdrawing money abroad.

Comments

  • skyrider007
    skyrider007 Posts: 1,108 Forumite
    Get a Nationwide Flex account with a Cashcard and you won't be charged.
  • Night-owl_6
    Night-owl_6 Posts: 858 Forumite
    I got a letter from A & L last month advising me of this.
    The £2 is on the first £10 withdrawn, I asked about this.
    Im glad I dont use it abroad
    DELETE ACCOUNT.

    NO LONGER WANTED

    DELETE ACCOUNT

    Due to certain users I no longer wish to use this forum
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