Sandy

Hi again - Even before I ask my question I have to thank so many of you for all the wonderful information I am receiving here. I leave in 6 weeks and am very excited!!! Anyway, I've used our American Bank cards in Europe without a problem. Do they work as well in Oz & N.Z.? Wouldn't want to arrive and be out of money in 2 days. We really prefer to use ATM's instead of cash or travellers checks. Thanks

Debbie

Hi Again, Sandy!<BR>You will have no problems using your ATM card or any major credit card in Australia. I received a great rate of exchange and never paid more than US$2/transaction w/my ATM card. <BR><BR>Have a wonderful time! I can't wait to go back!!!!!!!<BR><BR>Debbie

Allan

I'm a local in Aus and have travelled to the United states and Britain. I never had a problem using my ATM card anywhere as most places accepted cards with the "Maestro Cirrus" symbols on them. I would imagine the same would apply to the likes of yourself visiting Australia. Hope this is of assistance.<BR>

ALF

Sandy,<BR>Actually, you will find that the ATM system in NZ (called EFTPOS) is more advanced than in most of the U.S. Virtually every shop, even in out-of-the-way places, has an EFTPOS terminal (looks like a telephone with a long coiled cord) for making payments. Oz is pretty much like the U.S. - ATM machines scattered about, some stores take them. We traveled through NZ and OZ for 8 months and never used our travelers checks.

Sandy

Hi everyone - Thank you all very much. I feel much better now. Isn't technology wonderful.<BR>