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Re: MONEY /ATMS/EXCHANGE RATE/CARDS-Q&As

Mids On Tour

2009-03-02 19:17:13

Can you tell me if there's a bank in the Dabolim Airport, and is it open at 07.00am when we arrive?
I have decided on this occasion take cash and t/c's due to several problems I've read about while using ATMs

There is a money change counter as you pass through last security check right in front of you, The exchange rate is always poor so only change enough for your immediate requirements and check carefully that you have the correct amount.

chilly

2009-03-06 08:24:27

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so sorry i know its here somewhere!! but have been searching the thread for ages and cant find what i want... my son has brought american dollar travelers cheques, any advice on best place to change them Candolim/calangute area, we have never used travelers cheques
chilly

Lozza07

2009-03-06 09:11:25

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Hi Chilly - we changed ours in the little shop along from Teama last season.... it's set back slightly and you have go down a couple of steps, they also develop photos and there was a daytrippers board outside too. We always got a good rate there.

L

chilly

2009-03-06 09:52:30

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thanks a lot Lozza07
chilly

Fiona

2009-03-07 17:54:15

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Copy of first post in this thread for info

Please note that Nationwide will be passing on the Visa fee of 0.85% from 6th May 2009 for credit cards and 1st June for credit cards. This will rise to 1% from 1st July 2009.This applies to India. For other countries check the link below- many are still fee free.
More info-
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_account/foreigntransactions.htm

samtheboater

2009-03-10 13:32:16

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We will probably continue to use Nationwide in Goa as the rate you get is usually at least 1 rps better than for cash. So even with their 1% charge it will be a better deal, also we will not have the worry of having loads of cash or TC's on us or in the apartment.
Luckily we won't have charges yet while on the boat in France.

Fiona

2009-03-14 10:07:01

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copy of first post on this thread for information

Please note that Nationwide will be passing on the Visa fee of 0.85% from 6th May 2009 for credit cards and 1st June for credit cards. This will rise to 1% from 1st July 2009.This applies to India. For other countries check the link below- many are still fee free.
More info-
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_account/foreigntransactions.htm

Papa

2009-03-16 06:58:25

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Too good to last I suppose.

Papa

Candybabe

2009-03-17 09:26:33

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Has anyone used one of those pre-paid currency cards in Goa? I go long-term at the end of this year and am trying to work out the best way to get access to money. I will mainly use my newly-acquired Nationwide card (my luck they will start charging!) but was thinking of backing it up with a pre-paid card just in case something happens to the Nationwide card.

Candybabe

chilly

2009-03-17 16:22:56

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yes Candybabe they (NW) have started charging from July!!

chilly

Candybabe

2009-03-17 16:50:34

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Chilly

Thanks - did the "yes" mean you can use pre-paid currency cards out there? Or yes, NW have started charging. I am easily confused!
Candybabe

HowardMaria

2009-03-20 09:15:16

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Can anyone tell me what the exchange rate is in Candolim at the moment

Cheers

Maria

shirleyV

2009-04-01 07:03:48

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just had a week in goa and the average rate was 71 - 72 , we found genuine fakes in Calangute were usually the best rate

del949

2009-04-01 20:00:19

Nationwide to start charging

the days of free Nationwide cash from machines has ended.
outside Europe they are charging for cash withdrawals from (I think)June.

chilly

2009-04-01 20:09:07

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yes Del I posted this well over a month or more ago but it has been moved to ATM thread
chilly

Edited by chilly 2009-04-02 04:57:34

Max13biker

2009-04-01 23:10:16

Re: Nationwide to start charging

Post Office have a debit card that gives worldwide currency, free of charges and commission.

irishcolleen

2009-04-02 07:16:06

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Thanks Max I will look in to this ...would you have a link about this please max.

Fiona

2009-04-02 10:25:43

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copy of post from earlier with the info

Please note that Nationwide will be passing on the Visa fee of 0.85% from 6th May 2009 for credit cards and 1st June for credit cards. This will rise to 1% from 1st July 2009.This applies to India. For other countries check the link below- many are still fee free.
More info-
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_account/foreigntransactions.htm

ovey123

2009-04-19 12:25:29

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hi everyone i no you probally get this question all the time i was just wondering whats the best way to take money to goa is it best to take tc or this nationwide card or this new post office card i have heard about. as i have always taken cash i no that maybe silly but ive never had no problems before but not going to do that this time all :cheers

spike

2009-04-19 16:02:15

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Play it safe - mix of cash and travellers cheques. Been quite a few problems with ATM machines this year.
If using credit cards, even if you have informed your bank you are out there, they may block them for security reasons, so make sure you have all contact numbers to get them to unblock it.
Also if your card is 'swallowed' by the ATM you may not get it back from the bank if you dont know all details of it (maybe photo copy front and back ?)
Spike.

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