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Hello,
Currently in Peschiera del Garda and have just tried to get cash using our CaxtonFX card. Refused at about 6 cashpoint machines so far. Most baled out when the 'English' or 'International' button was pressed. Things will be critical by Friday. Is this typical of Italy?
I didn't have any problems last year, and Russell hasn't reported anything untoward, and he's been there for a couple of months...
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As far as I know, the only motorhoming Oxford United supporter in Bognor.
Hi BognorMike,
Caxton tell me that some ATM's in Italy will only accept local Mastercards, and that I should find a major bank. Maybe I've been unlucky and only been to the local banks for local people. I'm going to have another try tomorrow (locally) but hope to have better luck in Verona on Friday.
I used the Unicredit Banca ATM in Peschiera several times. Also many other cash machines. However, I do recall last summer the card was refused in a couple of ATM's at Desenzano.
Russell
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Just been out again today and found that those same ATM's won't take my Nationwide Visa debit card either. However, I did find Banco Populare Di Verona which accepted the Nationwide debit card but not the Caxton.
Last time we went to France I rang the bank (as you do) to ask them to flag my account so my cards would not be stopped by their security checks.
Bank = "No problem Sir, but you do realise they still might be stopped. We can't give any guarantees!"
I explained that there would be no unexpected large withdrawals, and about €300 at a time would be the maximum - unless we had a breakdown in which case I would ring them to get clearance for a large payment.
Bank = "Sorry Sir, but we still can't give any guarantees."
Me = "What's the point then, of saying customers should inform you before going abroad?"
Bank = "Sorry Sir. I can't comment on that."
I accept that it's always wise to "cover your tracks" in these days of litigation and blame culture . . . but it can be taken a bit too far!!!!
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Last year a couple of times I was refused, told a neighbor on aire I was on, he recommend trying a different amount, I did tried €250 instead of €300 and it accepted it.
Very strange
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Les
Last year a couple of times I was refused, told a neighbor on aire I was on, he recommend trying a different amount, I did tried €250 instead of €300 and it accepted it.
Very strange
good point Les; there may be a "house limit" above €250
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As far as I know, the only motorhoming Oxford United supporter in Bognor.
I have had the same problem with my Caxton card in Italy. In Bologna and then in Italy. Eventually you find an ATM that will take it. I put it down to network congestion or Italian banks at certain times of the day not wanting to communicate internationally. Currently in Puglia and had no refusals to date.
Philip
Hi
We too had a problem in April with our (Fairfax) cash card...... but in Spain. The machine refused to pay out our requested 300 euros, however we tried again immediately at the same machine, and were successful when we requested 250.
Good luck!
Shirley
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