It is only one account in pesos. The Debit card is linked to that account and can be used with funds directly taken from the peso account. A US Dollar account would be a second account.......
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Watch Your Money! D.R. Bank Fraud And/Or Incompetence
On the rare occasion I have had that issue with a BPD ATM, the system sorts it out after a short time. I would see a reversal of the withdrawal when I checked online. I think maybe once or twice over the course of several years I've had to go to an office for a reclamation, and it was reversed.
My BHD peso account is linked to a Debit card...........I can't see the need for a second peso account. And all transactions are done without ever producing a passbook..........
An account not linked to a debit card is a safer option if a person wishes to have a larger amount on hand. For the sake of example, having 50k in a separate account and 20k in a debit card account is safer than all 70k in the debit card account, if there's a concern of fraud or theft. And it's easy to move money from on to the other online as needed. Just my thoughts, may not be for everyone
Scotiabank is very good, especially for expats. I really like their service and they seem to complicate things far less than other banks.
Personally I just don't get this idea that banks are allowing strange sums to be taken out of someone's account. Especially not RD$ 300, that will only just buy a pequeña these days in the capital. I have a lot of bank accounts here, with Popular and Scotiabank, and have never once had a problem with money being taken out, not in over 10 years.
Personally I just don't get this idea that banks are allowing strange sums to be taken out of someone's account. Especially not RD$ 300, that will only just buy a pequeña these days in the capital. I have a lot of bank accounts here, with Popular and Scotiabank, and have never once had a problem with money being taken out, not in over 10 years.
I have had success with Leon, now BHD and also Scotiabank over the years. Popular has a reputation for being "difficult", you know like a gal you met at speed dating on the Upper East Side.
I agree with not having a lot o money in your peso account, but I just keep the rest in my USD account. Very easy to go online and change USD to pesos if needed. I don't see the need for a second peso account(?).An account not linked to a debit card is a safer option if a person wishes to have a larger amount on hand. For the sake of example, having 50k in a separate account and 20k in a debit card account is safer than all 70k in the debit card account, if there's a concern of fraud or theft. And it's easy to move money from on to the other online as needed. Just my thoughts, may not be for everyone
Same here. Always better to keep your money in Dollars and get pesos when needed.......
Alas I have never speed-dated a woman Hijo, although I have had more dates (with men) than a 5 year calendar.
I would also add never let your credit card be swiped "in the back". Ensure you can see them swipe it and not record your info.
Regarding debits, that's my primary way of getting cash, with Remitly/Caribe Express the backup and Western Union as Plan C. I only go to well lit daytime ATMs for that.
This IS the most important tip you can get. Never let your card be taken from you in ANY Country.........
Yeah but cash can't be tracked. I trust scammers and pickpockets more than the Federal Government
Good luck Billy .. jus t my two sense ... now has anyone got some update photos of the crab bridge
I've had numerous unauthorized charges to my BHD account but they were all reimbursed withing a couple days. It was actually BHD that contacted me immediately of the charges asking me to confirm if they were mine or not. Somehow, they knew they fraudulent charges.
Make sure that BHD has your correct Email. If they do EVERY charge made on your debit card will get an Email in minutes................