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ATM's in Boro

Tim Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-16-07 14:11

ATM's in Boro

Just back from a week in Boro, and it would appear that the ATM's have a problem accepting cards with chip and pin. Confused

None of my 3 cards worked, although those that had just the old fashioned mag strip on (not both) seemed to work ok.

No real worries, as the change kiosks took them ok, but it meant that you needed to plan ahead to make sure you had enough money to last the night, and also you had to carry your passport about with you for ID at the kiosk. Banks were ok as well, but ...
Just back from a week in Boro, and it would appear that the ATM's have a problem accepting cards with chip and pin. Confused

None of my 3 cards worked, although those that had just the old fashioned mag strip on (not both) seemed to work ok.

No real worries, as the change kiosks took them ok, but it meant that you needed to plan ahead to make sure you had enough money to last the night, and also you had to carry your passport about with you for ID at the kiosk. Banks were ok as well, but charged 10% commission as opposed to 5% in the kiosk.

Just though I'd pass this on.

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Paul Borovets Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-16-07 14:17

re: ATM's in Boro

top man, good info

Did you find any bars better than others for dink prices, talent, music?

cheers Tim
Smigger Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-16-07 14:51

re: ATM's in Boro

The only cash machine in Borovets that accepts UK cards is in the Hotel Flora (just up from the Gondola)...