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BGlynn0211 · 12-22-2009, 05:37 PM

Hi, I am leaving on Friday for my 4th trip!!!!!!!!!! My question is, I may need to get money from my bank accounts while I am in Aruba. Where can I do this? Are there charges? And I will definately be letting the bank know tomorrow that I may be doing this.

THANKS!!

*Andrea J.* · 12-22-2009, 06:20 PM

If you are talking about ATM machines, there are plenty.
the money can be dispensed in US dollars or in Aruban Florins.
i do not remember the fees being outrageous or anything different than here in the USA.
we have used the atm at lacabana lobby, at lings grocery store, at the bank itself near the ATA main office and at the gas station near the rotary/gas station near the Aruban resort.

be forewarned, the atm/cash advance machines in the casinos have high fees.

*Andrea J.* · 12-22-2009, 07:18 PM

i stand corrected the ATM machines in casinos charge usual fees
it's the CASH machines in the casinos that charge the HIGH fees

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Originally Posted by Andrea J.

If you are talking about ATM machines, there are plenty.
the money can be dispensed in US dollars or in Aruban Florins.
i do not remember the fees being outrageous or anything different than here in the USA.
we have used the atm at lacabana lobby, at lings grocery store, at the bank itself near the ATA main office and at the gas station near the rotary/gas station near the Aruban resort.

be forewarned, the atm/cash advance machines in the casinos have high fees.

BGlynn0211 · 12-22-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrea J.

i stand corrected the ATM machines in casinos charge usual fees
it's the CASH machines in the casinos that charge the HIGH fees

Thanks Andrea!

*Andrea J.* · 12-22-2009, 08:25 PM

no sweat it was Liz-aruba lover that reminded me that the AM machines in the casinos charge usual and the cash advance machines are costly

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Originally Posted by BGlynn0211

Thanks Andrea!

TomFrederick · 12-23-2009, 08:23 AM

>>> "the ATM machines in casinos charge usual fees
it's the CASH machines in the casinos that charge the HIGH fees"
----- Ditto. And look the machines over so you don't use the wrong one.
My bank ATM card is also a Visa Card so would work in either. One year long ago did get some $$$ out of a ATM at a casino and there is a small fee.

islandj · 12-24-2009, 10:12 AM

Make sure you tell your bank that your coming here, they will freeze up your account if you use it without them knowing.

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12-22-2009, 06:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	If you are talking about ATM machines, there are plenty. the money can be dispensed in US dollars or in Aruban Florins. i do not remember the fees being outrageous or anything different than here in the USA. we have used the atm at lacabana lobby, at lings grocery store, at the bank itself near the ATA main office and at the gas station near the rotary/gas station near the Aruban resort. be forewarned, the atm/cash advance machines in the casinos have high fees. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-23-2009, 08:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Under a hut, walking Eagle Beach, lunch on the beach, Amstel Bright Beer on the beach, coffee in the morning on the beach, taking a dip in the sea, Posts: 305	>>> "the ATM machines in casinos charge usual fees it's the CASH machines in the casinos that charge the HIGH fees" ----- Ditto. And look the machines over so you don't use the wrong one. My bank ATM card is also a Visa Card so would work in either. One year long ago did get some $$$ out of a ATM at a casino and there is a small fee. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-24-2009, 10:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
islandj Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 91	Make sure you tell your bank that your coming here, they will freeze up your account if you use it without them knowing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook