Last time when I was in the DR, it seemed to be a challenge opening up a Bank Account, maybe it was me, or maybe they are sceptical of foreigners opening up accounts? In Canada I deal with Scotiabank, I was going to have them write me a letter that I'm in 'good standing' and open up an account at a ScotiaBank in the DR(exchange my Canadian for RD). Sounds simple enough? And hopefully the scotiabank in the DR will issue me an ATM Card? I want to have my funds in RD in a Dominican Bank and not have to use my 'Canadian ATM Card' and get ripped with the exchange rates back in Canada for RD.. Is there a better solution? Am I missing something? Thanks..