This is a common issue with older ATMs, and in Guinea-Bissau, it can feel like a real crisis. When a BDU (Banco de Desenvolvimento Unido) ATM ate my c...

Yeah, that's the worst feeling, especially when you need cash. I had my debit card retained by a First Hawaiian Bank ATM near my hotel in Tamuning. Th...

Yeah, this is a common issue with some ATMs here. My friend's card was swallowed by a Standard Bank ATM in Manzini. The most important thing is to act...

This is a traveler's worst nightmare, and it's even worse in a country like Djibouti. I had my card retained by an Exim Bank ATM at the Place du 27 Ju...

I've been in that exact situation. My card was eaten by a MCB Bank ATM in Punda. The fastest way to get it sorted is to go straight into the branch at...

Oh man, that's a tough one. Getting a card back in Comoros can be tricky. My friend's card was retained by an ATM from Banque Centrale des Comores. Th...

I've had this happen a few times now, and in Brunei, the procedure is a bit different. When it happened to me with my HSBC Visa card, I went straight ...

That conversion option on Wallis & Futuna ATMs confused me at first too, but I found declining saves money. The 8% markup is a sneaky fee, and acc...

That Accept or Decline option can be confusing in South Sudan, but I always decline. The 8% markup is a hidden fee, and you end up paying way more if ...