Planning to use your ATM card when you visit Medellin? You will get better exchange rates than changing cash or travelers checks at a cambio!
There are convenient ATM’s (called ATH’s in Medellin) all over Medellin. In Banks, Malls, Grocery Stores, Casinos, Restaurants and more. Most of them support the more popular networks like Cirrus, Plus, Maestro, MasterCard and many others. Most also have an English and Spanish language option.
Different ATMs have different per transaction limits of usually 400,000-500,000 COP. You can do multiple transactions up to the daily limit allowed by your bank.
A few hints on using ATM’s in Medellin;
Only withdraw what you will need on a daily basis;
Only carry 1 or 2 ATM/Debit/Credit Cards
Only make withdrawls from ATM’s in well lighted areas and preferably places with on site security;
Keep your paper receipt;
Count your money; Check your balance on line to make sure only one transaction occurred.
Make sure that your transaction has ended and the machine is ready for the next customer….not asking you if you want another transaction!
