Will my debit card work in Spain?
I am leaving for spain in 7 days, I wont to know if my debit card is going to work in their ATMs. The symbols on the back are NYCE, MasterCard and STAR. My list says its need to have a CIRRUS on the back, but will it still work without that?
Other - Spain - 9 Answers
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i dont know but the real question is... WILL IT WORK ON MARS?!
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If the list says CIRRUS then that is what you should have. Most banks charge for withdrawing in international places so you need to check with your bank on that as well.
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my debit card worked (in france anyway) and mine does not have CIRRUS on it.
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I've found debit cards work OK in ATM machines in Europe. Actually that's a great way to get local currency without paying outrageous exchange rates. Beware of add-on fees from your bank however. If you do lots of small transactions you may find you get hit with a lot of fees. What doesn't seem to work is to use it as a credit card. I have been unable to use my card in train ticket vending machines or in purchasing online from some European websites. There's some difference between US and European Visa and Mastercards that prevents US cards from being recognized. My bank was completely unhelpful on this. They assured me there couldn't possibly be such a problem.
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If it needs to have CIrrus.. then it needs to have cirrus. Look into a VISA or AMEX cash card and load it with $$.
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It should. The best place to ask this question, though, is the bank that issued it. They can also tell you how much the fees are that THEY will charge you. And, if you get to an ATM that ONLY has a cirrus logo, (then you probably ARE on Mars) then you need a Cirrus card. When you get to an ATM in Spain, there will be about twenty different logos. I know you can use a PLUS card at many. If it says Mastercard, you shouldn't have any problems. I do believe that STAR is accepted there, as well. Again...YOUR bank is the place to start on that question.
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my master card worked in America and works in spain were i live but its a british card debit cards are normally cheaper to use than credit cards but they all charge for withdrawals in another country
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Call your bank and tell them about it.
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Call your bank and ask them about using the card internationally. A word to the wise: You might want to take an extra debit card or credit card with you. When I was in Mexico I only had one bank card, and the ATM ate my card and I finally got it replaced, but it caused a lot of hassles for me. If you have time, get an extra bank card... if not, try to avoid the ATMs where you have to insert your card inside the machine. Try to use the ATMs where you have to swipe it instead.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Can someone travel to the states with a work visa in spain
Can someone travel to the states with a work visa in spain?
I have someone that i love dearly in Spain. He's from Dominican Republic I met him in Spain and he has a work visa. He says he can't travel outside europe. IS there a way he can come here just to visit?
Other - Spain - 3 Answers
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Ummm. NO. A work visa for Spain is for Spain, not for the US. To come to the US he needs a visa for the US. Each country issues such papers for their own country, not for the whole world. He knows what he's talking about.
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He must apply for a B-2 tourist visa.He can use the site below and follow directions there. It will not be easy, as the U.S. is very strict about giving tourist visas. It would be far easier for you to visit there, since you do not need a visa.
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To visit you in the U.S. the following is required: 1. Completion by him of a US Visa application. 2. Letter of invitation from you guaranteeing your financial support of him in the US and that he will be living with you for the period. 3. Without your invitation he must have proof of funds to enter the US as a tourist - and he must provide evidence of which hotel he is booked into and details of his travel itinerary. 4. He will also require prepaid flight tickets for his entry and exit flights. There is absolutely no guarantee that he will be given a visa. It is not so easy to get into the US anymore. Dependant on where he is living in Spain I have included a list of US offices where he can get information. I hope this is helpful. US Embassy - Madrid Calle Serrano 75 28006 Madrid Tel.: (+34) (91) 587 2510 Fax: (+34) (91) 576 8464 Website: http://www.embusa.es/ Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 09:00 - 13:00 local time GMT US General-Consulate - Barcelona Paseo Reina Elisenda de Montcada 23-25 0834 Barcelona Tel.: (+34) 93 280 2227 Fax: (+34) 93 280 6175 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 09:00 and 13:00 local time. US Consulate - Fuengirola Avenida Juan Gomez Juanito #8 Edificio Lucia 1C 29640 Fuengirola Tel.: (+34) (952) 474 891 Fax: (+34) (952) 465 189 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 10:00 and 13:00 local time. US Consulate - La Coruna Canton Grande 6 La Coruna Tel.: (+34) (981) 213 233 Fax: (+34) (981) 228 808 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 10:00 and 13:00 local time. US Consulate - Las Palmas Edificio Arca Calle Los Martinez de Escobar 3 Oficina 7 Las Palmas Tel.: (+34) (928) 222 552 Fax: (+34) (928) 225 863 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 10:00 and 13:00 local time. US Consulate - Palma de Mallorca Edificio Reina Constanza Porto Pi, 8, 9-D 07015 Palma de Mallorca Tel.: (+34) (971) 40 3707 Fax: (+34) (971) 40 3971 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 10:30 and 13:30 local time. US Consulate - Seville Paseo de Las Delicias 7 Seville Tel.: (+34) (954) 231 885 Fax: (+34) (954) 232 040 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 08:30 and 13:30 local time. US Consulate - Valencia Doctor Romagosa 1, 2-J 46002 Valencia Tel.: (+34) (96) 351 6973 Fax: (+34) (96) 352 9565 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 10:00 and 13:00 local time.
I have someone that i love dearly in Spain. He's from Dominican Republic I met him in Spain and he has a work visa. He says he can't travel outside europe. IS there a way he can come here just to visit?
Other - Spain - 3 Answers
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Ummm. NO. A work visa for Spain is for Spain, not for the US. To come to the US he needs a visa for the US. Each country issues such papers for their own country, not for the whole world. He knows what he's talking about.
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He must apply for a B-2 tourist visa.He can use the site below and follow directions there. It will not be easy, as the U.S. is very strict about giving tourist visas. It would be far easier for you to visit there, since you do not need a visa.
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To visit you in the U.S. the following is required: 1. Completion by him of a US Visa application. 2. Letter of invitation from you guaranteeing your financial support of him in the US and that he will be living with you for the period. 3. Without your invitation he must have proof of funds to enter the US as a tourist - and he must provide evidence of which hotel he is booked into and details of his travel itinerary. 4. He will also require prepaid flight tickets for his entry and exit flights. There is absolutely no guarantee that he will be given a visa. It is not so easy to get into the US anymore. Dependant on where he is living in Spain I have included a list of US offices where he can get information. I hope this is helpful. US Embassy - Madrid Calle Serrano 75 28006 Madrid Tel.: (+34) (91) 587 2510 Fax: (+34) (91) 576 8464 Website: http://www.embusa.es/ Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 09:00 - 13:00 local time GMT US General-Consulate - Barcelona Paseo Reina Elisenda de Montcada 23-25 0834 Barcelona Tel.: (+34) 93 280 2227 Fax: (+34) 93 280 6175 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 09:00 and 13:00 local time. US Consulate - Fuengirola Avenida Juan Gomez Juanito #8 Edificio Lucia 1C 29640 Fuengirola Tel.: (+34) (952) 474 891 Fax: (+34) (952) 465 189 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 10:00 and 13:00 local time. US Consulate - La Coruna Canton Grande 6 La Coruna Tel.: (+34) (981) 213 233 Fax: (+34) (981) 228 808 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 10:00 and 13:00 local time. US Consulate - Las Palmas Edificio Arca Calle Los Martinez de Escobar 3 Oficina 7 Las Palmas Tel.: (+34) (928) 222 552 Fax: (+34) (928) 225 863 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 10:00 and 13:00 local time. US Consulate - Palma de Mallorca Edificio Reina Constanza Porto Pi, 8, 9-D 07015 Palma de Mallorca Tel.: (+34) (971) 40 3707 Fax: (+34) (971) 40 3971 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 10:30 and 13:30 local time. US Consulate - Seville Paseo de Las Delicias 7 Seville Tel.: (+34) (954) 231 885 Fax: (+34) (954) 232 040 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 08:30 and 13:30 local time. US Consulate - Valencia Doctor Romagosa 1, 2-J 46002 Valencia Tel.: (+34) (96) 351 6973 Fax: (+34) (96) 352 9565 Office Hours: Normally open to the public between 10:00 and 13:00 local time.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
how does renting property in Spain work
how does renting property in Spain work?
The areas I'm looking at are Andalucian cities, Estepona, Las Palmas or Barcelona
Other - Spain - 4 Answers
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You go to a real estate agent, You find a place you like. You negotiate if you think they are flexible. You sign a lease. You pay your rent, and move in. (1 month security deposit is normal).
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You may choose to do this privately or through an Agent. If you choose to do it privately you will be well advised to ensure that all aspects of the terms and contract are fully legal, as many people choose to do this on a a "cash" basis. On the other hand some Agents all charge a finders fee to both the Tenant and Landlord for their services. Here is a link that may be of some interest to you - http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/articles/30-property-rental-the-tennant.html
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As landlord or tennant? Either way, it is easy. Most rents ask for three months rent up front. Two months deposit (which is very difficult to get back) and one (or two ) month's rent in advance. Personally I would only give one month's rent as a deposit or go else where. Short term rental agreements are very simple and easy to understand. Always take local advice. Avoid any agency that has not got lots of years in the business. API agencies are the only ones to deal with if you have no local knowledge and cannot read the Spanish contract yourself.
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When I first looked into renting in Spain, I was quite surprised to discover the huge percentage of rental property available furnished. I was also surprised at the cost-per-square-foot, and the average age of both property and furnishings, but most surprising was the 'three-months-up-front' that most landlords demanded. One for the security-deposit, one for the first month, and one for the realtor. Given the difficulty to evict tenants (okupas) in Spain, it may be understandable, but you are likely to find a better deal if you can find a rental property without an agent, and if you provide yourself enough time to negotiate. Especially nowadays, negotiate.
The areas I'm looking at are Andalucian cities, Estepona, Las Palmas or Barcelona
Other - Spain - 4 Answers
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You go to a real estate agent, You find a place you like. You negotiate if you think they are flexible. You sign a lease. You pay your rent, and move in. (1 month security deposit is normal).
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You may choose to do this privately or through an Agent. If you choose to do it privately you will be well advised to ensure that all aspects of the terms and contract are fully legal, as many people choose to do this on a a "cash" basis. On the other hand some Agents all charge a finders fee to both the Tenant and Landlord for their services. Here is a link that may be of some interest to you - http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/articles/30-property-rental-the-tennant.html
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As landlord or tennant? Either way, it is easy. Most rents ask for three months rent up front. Two months deposit (which is very difficult to get back) and one (or two ) month's rent in advance. Personally I would only give one month's rent as a deposit or go else where. Short term rental agreements are very simple and easy to understand. Always take local advice. Avoid any agency that has not got lots of years in the business. API agencies are the only ones to deal with if you have no local knowledge and cannot read the Spanish contract yourself.
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When I first looked into renting in Spain, I was quite surprised to discover the huge percentage of rental property available furnished. I was also surprised at the cost-per-square-foot, and the average age of both property and furnishings, but most surprising was the 'three-months-up-front' that most landlords demanded. One for the security-deposit, one for the first month, and one for the realtor. Given the difficulty to evict tenants (okupas) in Spain, it may be understandable, but you are likely to find a better deal if you can find a rental property without an agent, and if you provide yourself enough time to negotiate. Especially nowadays, negotiate.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Is there a free sms from computer service that works in Spain? Text4Free/Gizmo do not work
Is there a free sms from computer service that works in Spain? Text4Free/Gizmo do not work.?
I have seen many sites that allow you to send free sms messages to mobile phones. I tried a few like gizmo and text4free. No messages arrive when I send myself a text. Can anyone suggest a working free sms service? I think these sites are maybe just phishing....THX
Computer Networking - 2 Answers
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Try www.SeaSms.Com
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Why not try Universia.es! Though you may need to speak the lingo...
I have seen many sites that allow you to send free sms messages to mobile phones. I tried a few like gizmo and text4free. No messages arrive when I send myself a text. Can anyone suggest a working free sms service? I think these sites are maybe just phishing....THX
Computer Networking - 2 Answers
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Try www.SeaSms.Com
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Why not try Universia.es! Though you may need to speak the lingo...
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