Ireland - Using ATM's?

Question

I am going to Ireland (Dublin) for a stag doo this weekend and am wondering if you get charged for using your card in the ATM's over there?

In other words are we best Transferring sterling to euro's in this country through a money exchange?

OR

are we best just taking our bank cards and taking euro's out over there using our bank cards.

OR

Do we get charged either way??

Answer 1

I used to work in Dublin I found just using your bank card in your normal bank, I use Nat west  where I live and used Ulster bank in Dublin there was no charge. There is loads of places to change money, best wait until you arrive there first.Have a great weekend.

Answer 2

My friend  from the UK was advised by my bank to just use her cards, and not to bother with the exchange of sterling here. your bank will proberbly charge you a fee.

Answer 3

In general check wit ur bank, but i no when i was ever away i was never charged only when withdrawin money from atm with credit card, bank cards seem to b pretty ok like that

Answer 4

You need to check with your bank.  I know when I go to Northern Ireland and abroad I get charged between €3.17 and €10 to take money out but I think it depends on your bank - their website might have something on it.  I would say its safer to leave the money in your bank account and just take it out in one go.  Enjoy Dublin!

Answer 5

its your own bank that will charge you...and i know UK banks love charging for any little reason.  Check with them!

Answer 6

WOO I'M FROM IRELAND

Answer 7

The machines don't charge you.  Your bank might charge up to 3% commission on the exchange.  Nationwide don't - you just get a commercial exchange rate.

Answer 8

I work in Europe but bank in the UK.

My suggestion is that you withdraw Euros in Eire rather than exchange money in the UK or once in Eire.

The exchange rate that you get from an ATM transaction will be the business rate, if you exchange cash you will be charged at the public/tourist rate.

Answer 9

Your best bet is to get Euros from the post office before you go as they take 0% comission.  Alternatively if you bank with bank of Ireland, Ulster bank etc in the North, you will not be charged for the same bank in the South.  Also if your debit card is a maestro rather than visa then you don't get charged (as far as I'm aware)  but please be careful if you intend to get Sterling exchanged when in Dublin and use a well known Bureau de Change as there are plenty of dodgy ones in Dublin that will give you a very bad exchange rate.