Best place to exchange money on the beach?

[Chickster]

I'm a scotiabank customer in Canada with a "Scotia One" account. I used scotiabank ATMs exclusively during our trip in march. I just checked my statement and can confirm I was not charged any surcharges.

http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,8093,00.html

Hope that helps
BS

been using Scotia Bank card for 5 years never been charged a fee.

Finally figured out a way to get more than $30000 Ja out at one time. My wife got her own card and we split the money into two accounts now when we go to the ATM I take out $30000 on each card.

[Sam I Am]

I wish that was still the case. I only made one transaction on my BofA card last trip, as I was hit with a $6.94 charge using a Scotia ATM. I believe this changed over a year ago.

Good to know Booger.... I don't think I used an ATM in August, so didn't have an issue. Used it the previous May without fees. I will have to do a "test-run" in April to see if there is a fee.

[Stoners6]

Received my bank statement and can verify that I was not charged any fees for my ATM withdrawals at times square and Scotia Bank downtown.

[JamaicanCurrys]

Some bank machines give $5000 bills so its possible to withdraw more than $30,000 at a time(if your bank allows this)

[Rob]

NCB ATM's have a j$30,000 limit...

[captaind]

You can get 30K several times until you reach your card's daily withdrawal limit.

Cap

[Chickster]

You can get 30K several times until you reach your card's daily withdrawal limit.

Cap

I have tried that with my Scotia debit card and been denied and my limit is unlimited. My wife's Scotia card debit/visa can withdraw 30000 at a time but we can get multiple withdrawals. It must have something to do with the /visa addition to her card.