Quote: (03-04-2015 02:22 AM)the-dream Wrote:
One tip I'd give to people using foreign cards is to withdraw from BPI ATMs. I've managed to get 20k pesos from them in a few different locations whereas all the other banks seem to have a 10k maximum withdrawal. This doesn't seem to apply to the standalone ATMs in malls (they have a 10k limit too), only the ones at the actual bank branches.
Really? Wow... that's news to me. I've only been able to get P12k from their ATMs... which branches allow you to get P20k?
I'm not sure if you're able to open one, but Charles Schwab has a "High Yield Investor's Checking Account" that allows me to withdraw from any ATM at market rate conversion and at the end of the month, they will reimburse all ATM fees you've accrued. It's the best way for me not to travel with so much cash. I couple that with a Capital One credit card for no foreign transaction fees.
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