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algbal
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Hello all
I have a bank of scotland switch card (UK). Can I use it in BKK? It has no cirrus or plus logo on it, only the switch logo. Has anybody from the uk tried to use a switch card in bkk with only this logo on? does it work??
Also, my visa and mastercards don't have these logos on the back. Will these work? I don't want to use them if I can help it because of the charges.
I'm of to bkk next Saturday, last minute decision to go, and I fear I have left it a bit late to sort out the right card to take. Does this mean I have to take alot of currency or travellers chqs?? I hope not!!
Thanks in advance!
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 5:05 pm on Nov. 28, 2003
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bkkz
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yurune says, he uses his Switch card all the time with no problems.
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 5:36 pm on Nov. 28, 2003
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UKYorkie
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Have been using my Uk switch card at my local ATM np wondefull keeps spitting out lovely crisp 1K notes
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Posted on: 5:43 am on Nov. 29, 2003
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algbal
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Thanks for the replies.
UKYorkie, does your card not have the cirrus or plus logo's on?
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Posted on: 9:19 am on Nov. 29, 2003
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Dave
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my f*ckin' switch card always works... too well
It is a Natwest card and has a "Maestro" logo on it??? as well as the switch logo
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Posted on: 9:59 am on Nov. 29, 2003
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UKYorkie
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Mine has the Plus logo on it, but my Uk credit cards, both Visa and Master Card all work ok as well! What I do is bring some cash, and bring a few different cards. I have had had no probs in any of my trips and find that the Switch card charges the less (1%) ish.
Like on this trip I have some cash in the room safe just in case, I only go out with one card in my pocket and max say 10K in cash just in case. I am not 100% sure about this but I guess you could go to any major bank here with your credit card and passport etc and get cash, but I guess they would charge a bigger percentage.
Just an idea but you could ring your bank and ask them?
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Posted on: 10:02 am on Nov. 29, 2003
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james bond
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i have seen many atm's with the switch sign on so should have no problem, I use mine all over thailand but it also has maestro to.
good luck.
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Posted on: 10:19 am on Nov. 29, 2003
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bucksfun
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Beware when using Maestro/Switch. Unlike credit cards it can be a real pain the the a*** to get a refund if you ever get someone who uses your card details fraudulently.
Whilst I have never had this happen to me even with a credit card on many trips to Thailand, why bother running the risk? The only possible reason for using one of these cards I can see is if you dont have a credit card or maybe have maxed it out. Since you get a lousy exchange loading (typically 2.75% charge), immediate debit of your account (rather than a month of free credit) and no useful freebies like airline miles, cashback etc.
Despite working in the retail banking industry, the whole concept of Switch/Maestro and Visa Debit cards is (to me) a huge con foisted on the general public to increase banking profits, since for the bank processing costs for these transactions are tiny (in comparison to cheques), your account is debited instantly rather than 3+days after the transaction is made and the foreign exchange fees and cash advance charges compare with the most expensive credit cards. The smart thing to do is to use credit cards rather than debit cards if you are disciplined enough to pay the bill in full each month.
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Posted on: 7:24 pm on Nov. 29, 2003
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m4den
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Sorry yorkie if im wrong, 10K is around 163gbp im a newbie so bear with me, is this correct ?Im there in feb for 6 nights only intended taking 5/6 hundred gbp for drink/girls/food, hotel & transfers are covered.. thank
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Posted on: 4:31 pm on Jan. 2, 2004
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