What is the best source of information for ATM availability?
From Wikitravel:
Some developing countries either have no ATMs, very limited ATMs, or are not connected to the international networks. This includes Myanmar in Southeast Asia, as well as parts of Africa. In Japan, most bank ATMs don't work with international cards (the cards are even an incompatible size), so you need to look for a post office, 7/11 or Citibank ATM. In certain countries, not every ATM accepts foreign credit or debit cards. So check in-advance about what's available, and do what's necessary to ensure you have adequate cash during your travels.
What is the best source of information for finding out about ATM availability? I am travelling around Europe (including Eastern Europe) and trying to figure out what card/card(s) to obtain to make sure that I am never caught without money.
Best Answer
You'd probably want to know about the Global ATM Alliance. The Global ATM Alliance is a joint venture of several major international banks that allows customers of their banks to use their ATM card or debit card at another bank within the Global ATM Alliance with no International ATM Access fees. However, other fees, such as an international transaction or foreign currency fee, may still apply for some account holders. Participating banks cover Australasia, Asia, Europe, Africa, North America and South America.
For amazing detail of bank availability and ATM usage around the world check the Wikipedia page on the Global ATM Alliance.
EDIT
Also found the following two ATM locator sites:
This would have especially been useful in places like Nukus, Uzbekistan, where there was just ONE of the one type...hidden away in a bank on the non-tourist side of town...
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What information does an ATM need?
The information provided by the customer may include the personal identification number (PIN), the type of transaction, and the amount of the transaction. Cassette - This part holds the ATM cash.What is ATM information system?
It is an electronic device that is used by only bank customers to process account transactions. The users access their accounts through a special type of plastic card that is encoded with user information on a magnetic strip.What is ATM availability?
Most ATM managers judge their effectiveness by measuring ATM availability, which is commonly defined as the percentage of time ATMs can dispense cash. It is strictly based upon the number of minutes an ATM was down and does not take into account the value of specific time periods of high usage versus low usage windows.Where Can ATM be found?
ATMs can be placed at any location but are most often placed near or inside banks, shopping centers/malls, airports, railway stations, metro stations, grocery stores, petrol/gas stations, restaurants, and other locations.How To Find The PERFECT Processor For Your ATM Business
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