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Originally posted by artplumber
Used them exclusively in China last year. I think we got rates at or better than one would from an ATM for exchange. I worry too much about someone getting my PIN and account info to use an ATM in most of these places.
The RMB is pegged to the $ so very little rate variance.

Foreign ATM fees were recently jacked up by my bank. $20 per transaction. Check with your bank before getting duped. I did and my bank's manager said it was a fee that VISA added to the debit card.

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