Can I use a debt card in Europe?

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cesc

Yes. Europeans invented them and they will be happy to take yours.

Max Powers

yes you can, just remember the currency will show up in pounds or Euro. Don't forget about the conversion rate. 1 Euro is 1.39 u.s and 1 pound is 2.03 u.s. Have fun!

bcn_mimosa

Yes, Just make sure it has a visa logo on it.. Mastercard logoÂ´s are not really used here. ( at Least here in Spain)..

Have fun..

Bcn_mimosa from Barcelona

blackvipe1

Actuly you can, But even though you card has a master card of visa logo on it you will want too look on back of the card it will tell ya what ATM it is for and you will look for that logo on the ATM. You will look for something like the following:

Star
Pulse
Plus
Cirrus
Maestro

These are the different ATM. You will find one on the front or the back of the card. Also you will want too call some of the banks there in europe too find a ATM for that card or look one
These will be one that will be on back as long as there is one of the atms that matches the back of the card you should have no problem. You may want too call head or look at the websight. If the ATM doesn't have it on the atm don't use it you my have your card taken.

Ralph from NY

If you mean "debit" card than the answer is yes...but watch out for exchange rates because the euro is super high against the US dollar.

Karen

I used it in the UK and Ireland. Be careful, with your receipts, though. Several merchants in both places printed out the ENTIRE number and expiration date on the receipts.

Juliet

Should be fine - as long as it has a Visa or MasterCard logo on it.

thearizonapenguin

The one thing everybody is forgetting to tell you is the money will only come out of a checking account, not a savings account. Also, make sure you have a four digit pin number. Some places (certain restaurants in Paris for sure) do require you to enter those before the transaction can be completed.

Al H

You can use the debit card if it has the Master Card or Visa logo. BUT you will pay a transaction fee if you use it to withdraw money from the ATM machine. Used one from AAA last year in Scotland and Ireland. It was much better than carrying a lot of cash.

Nolan-D

Yes you can, as long as it is a major brand i.e. Mastercard, Visa, etc. I was recently stationed in germany (Army) and was able to use it there, romania, and france. You'll pull out whatever denomination of money(s) needed and your bank should automatically convert it. It may not always be the best rate but hey, your getting money when you need it.

does it have a visa or master card logo on it? if so, you should be able to use it like a credit card and not have to pay fees to withdraw money.

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