Yeah, that's a common problem with some of the older machines. My friend's card was retained by a bank ATM in the Haramous area. It's a bummer, but th...

I'm a seasoned traveler, and this is why I always carry multiple cards from different banks, like my Chase Sapphire and a backup Wise card. The first ...

Dealing with a swallowed card in Comoros is a major hassle, honestly. I was using a BIC ATM near the Karthala Guesthouse and it just ate my card. Your...

Yeah, that's a bummer, but it happens. My Mastercard was eaten by a Standard Chartered ATM near my hotel at the Co.Lab. Co-working space. The key is t...

Wallis & Futuna’s ATMs have very limited spots, and when you get that accept or decline screen, decline it. Accepting means paying that 8% markup ...

My experience in South Sudan showed me that accepting ATM currency conversion is a bad idea; you get charged that 8% markup, which adds up fast. Decli...

ATM conversion prompts in Solomon Islands look tempting but don’t fall for the 8% markup. Decline conversion every time and use your card’s exchange r...

Accepting that conversion at Senegal ATMs is like paying a secret tax. Use Ecobank or Banque Populaire machines and decline conversion. Carry cash in ...

I learned the hard way that accepting the conversion in Sao Tome means paying extra. Stick to decline, especially at major ATMs like those at Banco In...