I have not seen any 'private' atms in Negril, only bank-branded machines.
I have not seen any 'private' atms in Negril, only bank-branded machines.
In regards to which ATM's we used...we used the one near HiLo most of the time. We did use the ATM by Burger King once or twice. Those were the only 2 used. The gentleman at our bank said that the first thing they do is notify the banks that the money came from, for the ATM. Supposedly, our bank will then try to get the funds it lost back from them. So, if that is indeed what they do...I'm sure that I would be examining the ATM's that I supplied money for. Hopefully, things will improve. At least I have learned quite a bit since this happened and will be much more alert ANYWHERE that I use an ATM. Blessings.........Originally Posted by wrtiii
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I like using the ATM at Times Square for a couple of reasons. First it allows a larger withdrawal than the bank ones we have tried so we cut down on the number of transaction fees. Also, with everyone around it feels safer to use. I'll report back if I have any issues with it in February.
Thanks, Rumlover!
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Might suggest to open a separate account for your trip. Have your financial institution remove your other accounts from your atm card but not online usage. E transfer what you want to withdraw to your atm acct, go to bank and withdraw from atm leaving zero balance till you go back to atm next time, rinse and repeat!! They can't access what isn't there!
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There is one "inside a bank" atm. It is inside the NCB inside Sunshine Village (HiLo Plaza). When you walk from the parking lot into the block of shops, the bank is in the far left corner. There is a walkway beside the bank that takes you back out to the road. The atm is only open from 9-5 as it is locked down when the bank closes.
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During the timeframe that other debit cards were being compromised, I used the machine inside NCB in Sunshine Plaza twice, 2 weeks apart, that northerncaligurl mentioned in the previous post. No compromise on my card. Unfortunately, covering your PIN entry with your hand, so it can't be recorded with a camera, didn't work for my friend. So the ATM is being hacked, or there was an overlay on the PIN pad. He used the ATM outside Valu Master.
i also like using the times square atm . . . please do let us know if there is a problem with that one . . .
As I read this thread I was amused, surprised, or what ever on how many people wish that Traveler's Check were still in use. We were dedicated T.C. users for 35 years with no issues. We had a local friend who would stop by every day or two and exchange our T.C. into Jamaican at a very competitive rate with out the hassle of going downtown. We NEVER, EVER used ATM's in Jamaica.
These last few reaches have been a bit of a challenge with the demise of the T.C. system. Now, we have been stopping in MoBay to score some cases of Red Strip, Ting etc.... and exchange enough US dollars into JA$ to last 2/3 of our trip. At the hotel we stash the cash in our electronic room safe. As the trip winds down we MAY make a trip to a cambio or limp our way through using US dollars.
For a casual tourist this system works well. If we were staying along term (more then two weeks) I guess we would have to do something different.
Ok, I was defending the use of ATMs for your travel money but maybe prematurely. Called Chase bank today to put a travel alert on my debit card and they refused due to my destination. They don't know if I will be able to withdraw funds or not. I've been warned in the past that the island was on a high risk list but have always been able to have a note placed on my card for the fraud department. I know there are other options, just makes everything a little more complicated.
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