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RECOMMENDED : ATM card in the DR - Washington Mutual
Perhaps I was just lucky, these transactions did not incur any fees!
*SBDR SOSUA #000421922 WITHDRWL SOSUA PUERTO PLATA
DOP 7,500 $214.90 = 34.899953
*SBDR SOSUA #000371868 WITHDRWL SOSUA PUERTO PLATA
DOP 10,000 $286.53 = 34.900359
Screw this!
It's too complicated trying to figure out which card(s) to use.
I'm just gonna carry cash.
I hope $88 (U.S.) is enough for a month-long stay in Sosua.
Enough for a "chica" and a drink!!!!!
Not that I would know anything about those kinds of things.:cheeky::cheeky::cheeky:
Washington Mutual Fees - June 2008
ATM & Debit Card
WaMu ATM
Transactions & Mini-Statements.............................. Free
Non-WaMu ATMs
Domestic & International Transactions .................... $ 2 / each
? Withdrawals, Transfers and Inquiries
Foreign Transaction Fee
ATM transactions ................................................ 1% of total
Other transactions .............................................. 3% of total
ATM & Debit Card
WaMu ATM
Transactions & Mini-Statements.............................. Free
Non-WaMu ATMs
Domestic & International Transactions .................... $ 2 / each
? Withdrawals, Transfers and Inquiries
Foreign Transaction Fee
ATM transactions ................................................ 1% of total
Other transactions .............................................. 3% of total
I am planning to regularly visit the island in the near future, also will like to have someone able to withdraw funds locally on my behalf. Will it make sense for me to open an account now (9 mos. ahead) and build a nice amount of deposit. I am stateside at the moment.
Those fees apply to debit and ATM cards issued to other accounts other than Wamu Free checking. I have my savings account linked to the debit card, as well a schecking account. From Wamu free checking the withdrawal is free, using the same card to withdraw from the savings account incurres US$2 charge.
Using a debit card issued to Wamu Free Checking for ATM withdrawals worldwide is free.
I expect that everything will be the same for at least a year, as the two banks will operate practically separate. Physical merger of the two banks includisng systems and accounts will start at the end of 2009.
When I used my WaMu debit card to withdraw money from my checking account, while in Sosua, back in June, I was charged a 1% transaction fee.
The confusion continues.
Washington Mutual
MC
All accounts reported so far
1% + $2/transaction
Fees listed are as of 3/01/07. As of May 2008 it appears things are changing, with phone reps saying it's 1% or 2% (+ $0/transaction) and possibly going to 3% in June 2008. $500/day limit. Fees may vary by account type (unclear).
Update 6/13/08: 1% + $2/transaction See here. Teller confirms $500/day limit.
Update 6/20/08: 3% + $2/transaction ($2 fee waved on Wamu Free Checking Account). Confirmed with two different customer service representatives.