WARNING: Debit cards in France

crissy
crissy Forum Participant Posts: 154
edited June 2016 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

A friend who lives in France has found her UK debit card is not being accepted at French cash machines today. Please be aware

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  • peedee
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    edited June 2016 #2

    Not had a problem so far with Master Cards from Caxton and credit cards. Visa seems to be falling from favour just like Amex has always been. The rate has fallen dramatically from 1.30 to 1.23 last time I looked.

    peedee

  • Wherenext
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    edited June 2016 #3

    Be interested to hear from other members holidaying in France to see if its a general problem or a one off with your friend, Crissy. Thanks for highlighting potential problem.

  • path
    path Forum Participant Posts: 77
    edited June 2016 #4

    No problems with my Barclaycard today in France.

  • Wherenext
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    edited June 2016 #5

    No problems with my Barclaycard today in France.

    Write your comments here...but thats a credit card. Crissy refers to debit cards. Nice to know Caxton working ok but others may just be using their debit cards.

  • ValDa
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    edited June 2016 #6

    Friends living there have had no problems in the ATM near Perpignan this afternoon, no problem in the supermarket, or the DIY shop and these transactions were on two different debit cards - so I suggest we all stop worrying!

    Perhaps Crissy's friend, knowing the the pound was falling, tried to get too much cash out and  overdid her daily limit of withdrawals?

     

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