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Sometimes it's advisable to inform your bank that you will be traveling out of the country, or you my find your ATM or credit card useless.

And then sometimes ATM's are still not functional in some parts of the world, such as in Ethiopia.

The other point is that you might as well ask for the maximum amount at a foreign ATM/cash point machine because usually there is a flat rate for every transaction.

Happy trails!

Charley Noble