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Going to Australia and renting a car requires a $1000 deposit.

I called youtrip and they said there were no issues with the vendor issuing me back the deposit.

Anyone had any similar experience before?
 
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Refund is sure get back one. Just a matter of time. But whether the refund can withdraw or not I am not sure.
 
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Nemesis_lane123 said:
Going to Australia and renting a car requires a $1000 deposit.

I called youtrip and they said there were no issues with the vendor issuing me back the deposit.

Anyone had any similar experience before?
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If you're making full payment when you pick up the car, you can ask the rental company to charge the booking amount to Youtrip. Then put the $1000 deposit on a credit card.
You've to check the T&Cs of your rental contract, some rental companies insist on having only a credit card to hold, cannot be debit card. This is my experience in Europe a few years ago.
 
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Hi all.

Currently planning a trip to Iceland for this year end. I'm unsure if ISK is available locally at money changers, seems to be somewhat of a rarer currency. Iceland doesn't accept SGD either (based on what i read online) so i would have to go SGD->Euro->ISK which doesn't seem feasible. I don't own any credit cards and only use debit cards.

Was thinking of applying for YouTrip for this sole purpose. Would this be advisable or are there better options? (pls dont say apply cc, not planning to)
Is there anything i really need to look out for other than the $400 withdrawal limit and 2% thereafter?
If i topup using bank linked payment/paynow, the leftover ISK in the card i can convert back to SGD and withdraw back to bank right? Or am i understanding their FAQ wrongly?
 
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cutthroat said:
Hi all.

Currently planning a trip to Iceland for this year end. I'm unsure if ISK is available locally at money changers, seems to be somewhat of a rarer currency. Iceland doesn't accept SGD either (based on what i read online) so i would have to go SGD->Euro->ISK which doesn't seem feasible. I don't own any credit cards and only use debit cards.

Was thinking of applying for YouTrip for this sole purpose. Would this be advisable or are there better options? (pls dont say apply cc, not planning to)
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YouTrip, Wise, Revolut. Your prick.
cutthroat said:
Is there anything i really need to look out for other than the $400 withdrawal limit and 2% thereafter?
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In terms of cost? Or?
cutthroat said:
If i topup using bank linked payment/paynow, the leftover ISK in the card i can convert back to SGD and withdraw back to bank right? Or am i understanding their FAQ wrongly?
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You will top up in sgd then u convert to isk what u need. Remaining sgd can withdraw.
 
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cutthroat said:
Hi all.

Currently planning a trip to Iceland for this year end. I'm unsure if ISK is available locally at money changers, seems to be somewhat of a rarer currency. Iceland doesn't accept SGD either (based on what i read online) so i would have to go SGD->Euro->ISK which doesn't seem feasible. I don't own any credit cards and only use debit cards.

Was thinking of applying for YouTrip for this sole purpose. Would this be advisable or are there better options? (pls dont say apply cc, not planning to)
Is there anything i really need to look out for other than the $400 withdrawal limit and 2% thereafter?
If i topup using bank linked payment/paynow, the leftover ISK in the card i can convert back to SGD and withdraw back to bank right? Or am i understanding their FAQ wrongly?
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It is risky if you have only 1 card . Many things can go wrong. It is better to get one more card or other means for payment
 
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cutthroat said:
Hi all.

Currently planning a trip to Iceland for this year end. I'm unsure if ISK is available locally at money changers, seems to be somewhat of a rarer currency. Iceland doesn't accept SGD either (based on what i read online) so i would have to go SGD->Euro->ISK which doesn't seem feasible. I don't own any credit cards and only use debit cards.

Was thinking of applying for YouTrip for this sole purpose. Would this be advisable or are there better options? (pls dont say apply cc, not planning to)
Is there anything i really need to look out for other than the $400 withdrawal limit and 2% thereafter?
If i topup using bank linked payment/paynow, the leftover ISK in the card i can convert back to SGD and withdraw back to bank right? Or am i understanding their FAQ wrongly?
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You don't need cash in Iceland. Everywhere including toilet accept card. Better have more than one card as youtrip occasionally experiences maintenance downtime.
 
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Do keep this list updated

Bank ATM without admin fee:
msia - Maybank, CIMB
japan - Seven Bank (mastercard)
HK - ocbc at wing hang bank
Taiwan - BOT and megabank, Cathay United Bank
Vietnam - tpbank
china - BOC, CCB, and china merchant
indo - danamon bank, Bank Mandiri


with admin free:
thailand (all bank ATM, including uob)
Japan - Lawson
 
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Do keep this list updated

Bank ATM without admin fee:
msia - Maybank, CIMB, HSBC
japan - Seven Bank (mastercard)
HK - ocbc at wing hang bank
Taiwan - BOT and megabank, Cathay United Bank
Vietnam - tpbank
china - BOC, CCB, and china merchant
indo - danamon bank, Bank Mandiri


with admin free:
thailand (all bank ATM, including uob)
Japan - Lawson

Update: added HSBC to Msia above .. HSBC ATMs usually no Q n very new eg at Toppen
 
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oceanicmanta said:
Do keep this list updated

Bank ATM without admin fee:
msia - Maybank, CIMB, HSBC
japan - Seven Bank (mastercard)
HK - ocbc at wing hang bank
Taiwan - BOT and megabank, Cathay United Bank
Vietnam - tpbank
china - BOC, CCB, and china merchant
indo - danamon bank, Bank Mandiri


with admin free:
thailand (all bank ATM, including uob)
Japan - Lawson

Update: added HSBC to Msia above .. HSBC ATMs usually no Q n very new eg at Toppen
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Wow thanks.

Has anyone has any clue regarding ATM fee for withdrawal Euro in EU? Thanks.
 
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Do keep this list updated

Bank ATM without admin fee:
msia - Maybank, CIMB, HSBC
japan - Seven Bank (mastercard)
HK - ocbc at wing hang bank, Hang Seng ATM
Taiwan - BOT and megabank, Cathay United Bank
Vietnam - tpbank
china - BOC, CCB, and china merchant
indo - danamon bank, Bank Mandiri


with admin free:
thailand (all bank ATM, including uob)
Japan - Lawson

Update: added Hang Seng ATM Hong Kong fee free.
 
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