Money matters

[Ana Young]

Hi Maureen,

All of the major banks and many smaller banks too have
a "cajero automatico" where you use your ATM or credit
card in the same way you use it at home. Make sure
your PIN number is four digits, because no other
number of digits will work.

Try to get your money in the larger towns (when you
first land, then in Pamplona, I believe Puente la
Reina too, as well as Logrono, Burgos, Leon.) If I
remember correctly also Melide, Palas de Rei and
several other places will have a bank with a machine.
I think the smallest amount I was able to get out at a
time was 5,000 pesetas, but when you enter your pin it
will have a list of amounts you can choose from. The
directions are easy to folow even if you don't kjnowq
Spanish.

I can't imagine going on the Camino with traveler's
cheques. Manay of the smaller places just don't take
them.

Hope this helps,

Besos,
Ana

--- Maureen Cecchino <NYCCecchinosaAOL.COM> wrote:
> Hello,
> We were also wondering what the best way to handle
> money is on el Camino...
> Should we exchange a number of dollars beforehand
> and carry it all with us,
> are their exchange machines along the way, do you
> use credit cards and if so
> how does that work? I have read that traveller's
> checks are not helpful. What
> are your opinions?
> Thanks, all, once again. We appreciate your help.
>


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