Do bank debit cards work in the ATM machines in Aruba? Are ATM machines plenteous there? Do they charge you for using a card that isn't from their bank? If so, how much is the charge?
You won't have a problem using them if your card is part of the Cirrus, Maestro or Plus systems. They are also very plenteous on the island so you won't have a problem finding one. When I was there the last time, none of them charged a fee.
Yeah, they have a pretty good ATM system there. So much so that it is the primary way that I get my money. I try not to carry too much cash or too many checks on me.
I use the ATM because if I use my credit card at shops they charge me fees for using it out of the country but I do not get charged that when I use the ATM.
I am so glad to hear that there are plenty of ATMs in Aruba. I prefer using my debit card so that I don't have to carry travelers checks around with me. It also saves me the hassle of trying to find a place that will exchange my money.
