Meggiemotu Posted August 25, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2013 So looking forward to Tuesday departure ! $$ question. Is there an ATM at the airport in Tahiti or near the Carrefour close to ICH? We prefer to use local currency when we travel, will have rental car in Moorea and will do local shopping in various ports. Where is the best place to find a working ATM? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikiintahiti Posted August 25, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2013 When you come out of customs go to the right. About 50 yards right next to the street that fronts the airport. There will also be an ATM at the large market 0.6 miles from the IC Tahiti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefun27 Posted August 25, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Have a great trip. Can't wait until our times comes in Nov. Take lots of pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee Posted August 26, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 26, 2013 IC rates and PG rates not that bad either. IC in Tahiti also has an ATM. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikiintahiti Posted August 26, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Never knew there was an ATM at the IC Tahiti ..... Where is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted August 26, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Me either - stayed there 4 or 5 times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee Posted August 26, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Tiki from what I recall it is to the right when you enter the hotel and are facing the pool. I think it was somewhere near the store. This Feb we withdrew our money from the ATM. However, another person from our group used the reception and actually got a better rate than the ATM for the Canadian $. The rate was so good that he actually went back to the reception and told them that they had made a mistake but they said they hadnt! In 2010 the ATM at the IC was not working. Mighty Quinn was the first one to tell me about this ATM. We too had stayed there a few times but never never knew about it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikiintahiti Posted August 26, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 26, 2013 So many of us have stayed at the IC Tahiti and have never seen the ATM ........... means it isn't in a good place ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecat Posted August 27, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 27, 2013 So many of us have stayed at the IC Tahiti and have never seen the ATM ........... means it isn't in a good place ;) I know it's there since my spouse found it, just as Emdee stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remaxlu Posted August 29, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Any Canadians know is it best to exchange with my bank in Canada or use the bank machine when I get to the airport? The current bank rate is $106.80 cdn for 8000 xpf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee Posted August 29, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 29, 2013 ATM at Papeete airport is a lot better than what I have ever got in Toronto. Ship is also a lot better than what I got here but they only take US $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted August 29, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I agree with Emdee. Airport ATM. I usually carry some USD since it's so easy to use that if you're stuck (but then I usually carry it anyways, coming from L.A.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Horton Posted October 2, 2013 #13 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Which is the best way to exchange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikiintahiti Posted October 2, 2013 #14 Share Posted October 2, 2013 1. How much do you want to exchange 2. What country your from 3. Type of CC you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ3 Posted October 2, 2013 #15 Share Posted October 2, 2013 So, when talking about using the ATM, you're talking about using a credit card in the ATM, correct? If so, the fee is whatever cash advance rate is on the card, isn't it? Bank of America has an option for an advance purchase of foreign currency. Has anyone used that? How do the rates compare to cash advance fees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikiintahiti Posted October 2, 2013 #16 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Wells Fargo consistently has the best exchange rate. If your going to want to exchange a large amount and you live state side then Wells Fargo is your best option. You can order from their web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee Posted October 2, 2013 #17 Share Posted October 2, 2013 So, when talking about using the ATM, you're talking about using a credit card in the ATM, correct? If so, the fee is whatever cash advance rate is on the card, isn't it? Bank of America has an option for an advance purchase of foreign currency. Has anyone used that? How do the rates compare to cash advance fees? No, used our bank debit card so no cash advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ3 Posted October 2, 2013 #18 Share Posted October 2, 2013 After doing a little research I found that both my ATM and credit cards would have a 3% fee if used there. ATM used to be 1%, but that changes in November to 3%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted October 8, 2013 #19 Share Posted October 8, 2013 There are many credit cards out there with no fee. Those fees can really add up! My TD bank ATM card worked in Tahiti no problem, the rate was good and there was no fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ3 Posted October 8, 2013 #20 Share Posted October 8, 2013 My signature card has no foreign transaction fee, but I've never seen a card with no cash advance fee. Unfortunately, BofA doesn't have any agreements with any banks in Tahiti so there's a transaction fee on any ATM transactions that's equal to the credit card cash advance fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted October 8, 2013 #21 Share Posted October 8, 2013 My mistake. The next day I was charged $2.50. Didn't realize it until this morning! I had pulled 30,000 XPF out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZ3 Posted October 8, 2013 #22 Share Posted October 8, 2013 That's a very good rate. Sounds like what BofA charges now for ATM transactions, but changes in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee Posted October 8, 2013 #23 Share Posted October 8, 2013 My signature card has no foreign transaction fee, but I've never seen a card with no cash advance fee. Unfortunately, BofA doesn't have any agreements with any banks in Tahiti so there's a transaction fee on any ATM transactions that's equal to the credit card cash advance fee. We used a debit card to draw money and not a credit card. We have a long standing account with no charges whatoever. Something you cannot get now but grandfathered as loyal customers......maybe its different in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loungelizard61 Posted October 8, 2013 #24 Share Posted October 8, 2013 We opened a Charles Schwab bank account just for the free ATM use when traveling. It does need to be linked to a brokerage account but they do rebate ATM fees when withdrawing from your checking account. Their customer service is excellent too. Has worked well for us all over the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whencanwego Posted October 16, 2013 #25 Share Posted October 16, 2013 We, too, used our Schwab debit card to get Polynesian francs from the Banque de Polynesie ATM at the airport on 10/2/13. When I compared the exchange rate (oanda) on the day of withdrawal to the amount charged to my Schwab account, it was about $4 more. Since Schwab rebates all fees, I figure this must have been a 1% exchange fee (I got 2 withdrawals of $400 worth of francs), instead of an ATM fee - which would have been credited. Still, this small charge saved a LOT of money on the shore excursions I booked myself (5-10%). Unfortunately, the "receipt" I got from Banque de Polynesie told me NOTHING except how much I had withdrawn in francs! Do NOT use a credit card, as you will pay cash advance fees, as well as - usually - foreign transaction fees (usually 3%). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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