we just exchanged currency

[jamaicarob]

we went to our bank and in 3 days our bank changed 250 canadian to 23950 ja, soon come

[Momthor3]

already???

[EdmontonGuy]

Can't you just get a better rate at ScotiaBank ATM in Negril or at the Airport? rates must be the same at Airport ATM as ScotiaBank in Negril?

[nutz4travel]

Can't you just get a better rate at ScotiaBank ATM in Negril or at the Airport? rates must be the same at Airport ATM as ScotiaBank in Negril?

I've done it both ways, getting cash here 1st and using the ATM's in MoBay or Negril, and the difference really was negligible. There is no ATM at the airport that I've seen, certainly not a Scotia one.

[captaind]

I've done it both ways, getting cash here 1st and using the ATM's in MoBay or Negril, and the difference really was negligible. There is no ATM at the airport that I've seen, certainly not a Scotia one.

There is an NCB ATM in the taxi pickup area

Cap

[Accompong]

There is an NCB ATM in the taxi pickup area

Cap

Exactly David. And the bonus for me is that NCB doesn't add a transaction fee to my withdrawals. I always use NCB in Santa Cruz over Scotia for just that reason.

Peace and Guidance

[jamaicarob]

already???

yes, soon come

[Lola]

Schwab rebates ATM fees and no foreign transaction fees plus EXCELLENT customer service. I think Scotia ATM has raised to $5 for withdrawals with non-Scotia cards? No problem with Schwab, I get it back! Always take the collect call/direct dial number of your credit cards with you, as US/Canada toll-free numbers do not always work from Jamaica.

[Mike_D]

I think Scotia ATM has raised to $5 for withdrawals with non-Scotia cards?

Wow. Really? That's not good. I think it used to be ~$3.00, right? Whatever the fee was, in the end the exchange rate at the Scotia ATMs were comparable to the cambios and slightly more convenient. I'll have to see how NCB compares when using my ATM card. A $5 charge may be a little too much, even thought I only withdraw money every 2 or 3 days.

[Accompong]

We all come at this from many different vantage points. If you are just casually visiting Jamaica and don't want to fuss over a few dollars one way or the other then do whatever makes you comfortable and is convenient for you. There are some of us who will drive 40 miles just to save a few dollars and that is our decision to make.

When you live in Jamaica and a couple of hundred Jamaican Dollars sends a child to school by route taxi for a week, then it starts to make a real difference.

The whole idea here, in my opinion, is to have a good time and go home happy. Just beware of moneychangers as they may be passing counterfeit or will flat rip you off with no real recourse for you to take.

I am so looking to return to Jamaica in October and I usually take home about $5000 - $10000J from a previous trip so I can hit the ground running.

I hope everyone has a great vacation!

Peace and Guidance