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Siquijor from Moalboal?

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  1. Rhoody

    Rhoody DI Forum Luminary

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    BPI ATMS (4 in Duma) let you withdraw 20 K in one go. should last for a evening in Duma...

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    Thanks again :smile:

    I know well how works IPS like VISA/MC, because this is my profession :smile:
    Limits for withdraw, fees for withdraw etc.
    So I use my card only for pay in stores (especially, duty free :smile: ) and as emergency source of cash.
    For everyday payments I prefer to change some cash.

    By the way, can I exchange EUR at street money changers or they prefer only USD?
     
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    You better go to the registered money changer than the one on the street for safety reasons.
     
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    Vlad,
    Euro are no problems in Dumaguete, I know from my Bank here that at present they prefer Euro to the US$.

    Daffs,
    did you make any bad expierience with the money changer on the street here?
    pls share if yes, cause I usually go to them since 3 years now and never got ripped of by one single centavo. I know it sounds strange but it is totally different than in indonesia and Thailand. If anyone made bad expierience with them, please post it

    cheers

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    Bpi - Visa

    Hi Rhoody

    Do you know, if BPI ATM´s accept an international VISA card? I have to admit, that it is ages since I checked this.

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    I know it is working for my Master, I cant say anything about VISA, as I fu@%# up my PIN and use it only for online payment. At the time (8 month ago) it was working, both had no problem on any ATM's

    cheers

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    Master / Visa

    I guess BPI ATM`s are only accepting Master card then, not Visa. At least this is how it was a few years ago, when I last checked it. Personally I don´t really care so much about this, since I have a local bank account, but it is nice to know for giving the best possible advice to friends and family travelling to the Philippines.

    A Master card also often gives ascess to a cheap travel insurance, so getting one might be a very good idea for people planning to visit the Philippines. I am not a big fan of recommending people to bring large amounts of cash with them when travelling, since this is always a bit risky.

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    Visa and Master were working perfect, I just had a bit a PIN mess-up...

    a bit off-topic, but fits to the C-Card's, Cebu Pacific makes troubles with several Master Cards when used for online-booking. Use the same card with booking via telephone is no problem.

    cheers

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    I have no problem with VISA/MC because my bank always issue two card: VISA and MC, linked to same bank account. So, if VISA doesn't work I simply use MC and vise versa :smile:
    In addition, for internet (online) payment I create special "virtual card", with distinguished number and some restriction to prevent CC fraud. I always use virtual card for online hotel/tickets booking. :smile:
     
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    Hi Rhoody,
    Actually, I don't have yet a bad experience with the money changer on the street because I also never try them.But I think for the one who is first time in that city and go immediately changing their money on the street it's just to risky for me.That's why I give that advice.Maybe they can do it later, for example they can meet a friends there or like you who can recomend that this street money changer is reliable .
     
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