You can always check www.xe.com

I can say that I was one of the lucky ones in the ATM withdrawl department using my debit card. I had an account with the Virginia Credit Union and they never charged me anything for using my card in Spain from 2000-2001. I had 5 free withdrawls from other ATMs. I took advantage of that. however, I was charged by the bank where I withdrew the money.

By the way, it seems that the Euro will not let the dollar get a word in.

Shawn

Don't forget that regular c/c's charge about 3 % for use outside the US. That is 15 bucks on 500 dls that you can get out in Euros from your ATM/bank account for maybe no more than US$ 3.-

if you check your bank in the US if it has a correspondance bank in Europe you wont paid for ATM withdrawals at all. Inquire with your account rep.
I use my US card free at Barclays Bank in Spain.and also my French.

I hate it when I get my receipt or check from Corte Ingles, restaurants and hotels - other european countries included such as Ireland - where the transaction is completed, ready for your signature and then what do you do? Ask them to void the transaction? Specify ahead of time you want your check/bill in euros? Will they honor your request?

I have not seen, or I have not paid attention to the ATM screens giving you a choice of euros or dollars. Could you help me with that?

Does anybody know which ATMs are best for Bank Of America ATM holders?.

I know I am asking a bunch of questions, but I am glad to see this thread, this situation has been bothering me for a while.

Thanks!

in Spain Barclays , France BNP. Bank of america is my bank in the US too!!!

you can ask to have your card charge in euros at most hotels with international credit card handler (intercontinental holidays inn crown plaza , many others,etc) ATM only dish out local currencies.