[pct-l] ATMs and Banks

[Mike Saenz]

My bank's ATM card is a Visa "check card". I can use it as an ATM or
credit card. Many places have fees for either ATM use, or credit card
use, or sometimes both (!). Many grocery stores will allow you to buy an
item and receive cash back, usually without a charge.

I haven't weighed my check card ;), but I also carry a large
denomination bill as a back-up. Between the two, it takes up little room
and weighs next to nothing.

Don't know if a UK bank would be an issue when using their cards, but
MAYBE it's a good idea to open an account with a major west coast bank,
and deposit as much as you anticipate using?

Michael Saenz
Associate Partner

MVE Studio, Inc. | Architecture 
Irvine + Oakland + Honolulu

1900 Main Street, Suite 800 | Irvine, California 92614-7318 | T
949.809.2700 | www.mve-studio.com

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-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Diane Soini of Santa
Barbara Hikes
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 2:38 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] ATMs and Banks


On Apr 11, 2008, at 9:37 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> Re: [pct-l] ATMs and Banks

I wouldn't take travelers checks. Or if I did, I would cash them at  
banks or larger markets along the way. Many smaller places won't take  
travelers checks if for no other reason than the cashier doesn't know  
what to do with them.

It's funny what those travel books will say about a place. I once  
decided to read the Lonely Planet guide for the US. I was suddenly  
stricken with terror at all the pick-pocketing and mugging I was in  
for! I've lived here all my life and have never seen a pick-pocket.  
Con-men are much more common (anybody who needs a few bucks to get  
gas for their car is lying). People here are generally good and honest.

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