While I was in the AAA travel office asking about getting American Express travellers checks, the agent there suggested getting a type of pre-paid debit card which is like a bank debit card except that you place funds, up to a maximum of $9,999.00 into an account in advance, and then withdraw those funds at an ATM at any time just about anywhere in the world. There is a $2.00 withdrawl charge from an ATM per withdrawl, and generally the card is good for 24 months. More information is available on the AAA web-site, but I wondered if anyone has used that system.

... in response to another type of debit card?, posted by europete on Mar 6, 2005

I guess somebody could get several cards if they need to take money overseas to a variety of ladies.. hi hi.