Question for my fellow Canuck boardies??

[Melody]

I wouldn't buy USD and then convert them to JMD, you're being charged to exchange twice.

Scotiabank isn't my regular bank. I was shocked to see the extent they charge in fees. RBC does not charge for travellers cheques and has them readily available here. And I only have a small savings account there, no chequing.

[SLP]

Scotiabank isn't my regular bank. I was shocked to see the extent they charge in fees. RBC does not charge for travellers cheques and has them readily available here. And I only have a small savings account there, no chequing.

I use Scotia Bank here in Ottawa and in Negril and haven't seen any charges when I get home. As for the travellers cheques, I use them all of the time and I am NEVER charged by my Scotia Bank for them. Maybe it depends on the type of account you have.

[Melody]

I use Scotia Bank here in Ottawa and in Negril and haven't seen any charges when I get home. As for the travellers cheques, I use them all of the time and I am NEVER charged by my Scotia Bank for them. Maybe it depends on the type of account you have.

I know Scotia won't charge extra fees in Jamaica. I meant that if they charge to buy travellers cheques. It appears to matter what type of scotia account you have and may require a minimum balance to avoid all their fees (like for travellors cheques). RBC doesn't charge for them no matter how little money you have in your account. And you also get 2 withdrawals a month free. Scotiabank, no.