Hi all,
I have read that there is a ATM at Skukuza
And in some shops u can withdraw cash
What is true and how reliable are they
I use a foreign card Cirrus
I dont want to do everything with the credit card
Money Matters: ATM - CC - Cash
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iLoveMeerkats! wrote:What is a "garage card"???
It is linked to your credit card but functions as a card on it's own.
It can only be used for fuel, oil etc. and in some cases even services to your vehicle.
You can pay with debit card (as good as cash) at several places in the Park.
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Never had any problems with an ATM in Kruger.
But as we normally spend a few days in the park before getting to any of the camps with ATMs we withdraw enough cash before hand.
As Bwana said, use larger bills.
You will however not get anything bigger than R100 bill from an ATM.
But as we normally spend a few days in the park before getting to any of the camps with ATMs we withdraw enough cash before hand.
As Bwana said, use larger bills.
You will however not get anything bigger than R100 bill from an ATM.
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Standard Bank cards that can be used abroad
You can use any of our payment cards while travelling abroad.
Our MasterCard credit and cheque cards are accepted at MasterCard merchants worldwide. They can also be used to draw cash from Cirrus and Visa ATMs worldwide, in the currency of the country you are visiting. Sometimes there is a delay in the processing of purchases made with these cards so the exchange rate that applies to the transaction may be affected by exchange rate fluctuations.
All AutoBank cards can be used as a Maestro debit card at any Maestro merchant overseas. Note that although Maestro is extensively represented in Europe, there aren't many Maestro merchants in the United States. These cards can also be used to draw cash from Cirrus ATMs, which you will find worldwide.
Taken from the Standard Bank website - I am sure this must apply across the big banks and different countries? Best to check with your own bank first.
You can use any of our payment cards while travelling abroad.
Our MasterCard credit and cheque cards are accepted at MasterCard merchants worldwide. They can also be used to draw cash from Cirrus and Visa ATMs worldwide, in the currency of the country you are visiting. Sometimes there is a delay in the processing of purchases made with these cards so the exchange rate that applies to the transaction may be affected by exchange rate fluctuations.
All AutoBank cards can be used as a Maestro debit card at any Maestro merchant overseas. Note that although Maestro is extensively represented in Europe, there aren't many Maestro merchants in the United States. These cards can also be used to draw cash from Cirrus ATMs, which you will find worldwide.
Taken from the Standard Bank website - I am sure this must apply across the big banks and different countries? Best to check with your own bank first.
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Only ever use the ATMs in an emergency due to the charges, I work out roughly how much is needed for petrol, tolls, tips and occasional odds & ends and get the rand in the UK, many outlets now exchange currency with out charging. Use credit cards for everything else. And like Bert have some spare rand at home ready for the next trip 
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gwendolen wrote:That's always my worst nightmare too. We try to have enough cash for petrol for the amount of time we are in the park. <...>
Another option, which I have used in times of trouble, is to pay in your local currency, e.g. Euro or Dollar. Buy something not too expensive, and pay with a large bill. The change is your buffer for at least a day or so (or half a tank of petrol).
As far as I know, the shops in all the main (Kruger) camps allow this; the currency conversion is even printed out on your receipt!
Re: Foreign currency
Tanne wrote:The above is very helpful, but can anyone say which foreign currency is the best to bring, i.e. £s, $s or euros?
BR Tanne
From personal experience I know that Euros are no problem.
I have seen others pay with US dollars as well.
But pls note that the option I mentioned is for when you run out of cash unexpectedly.
The best is still to bring SA Rands, or draw some cash at the airport when you arrive.
In all the Park shops you can pay with your credit card, you basically only need cash for petrol.
But it's always handy to have some change on you (e.g. for tipping!) or when you want to buy an ice-cream at one of the picnic spots.
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ATM's in Kruger
I always take cash with me when we go to Kruger but this time we are going to be in Kruger for 18 days. 
I would prefer not to have so much cash on me this time.
I know that B & D has a machine were you swipe your card and then they give you the cash out of the till, but you are only allowed to draw a certain amount.
We are going to be at LS, Tamboti, Skukuza, Olifants, Balule and then Sable Hide. Do you know if there is an atm were you can draw for instance R1000 at a time at any of the above camps?
I would prefer not to have so much cash on me this time.
I know that B & D has a machine were you swipe your card and then they give you the cash out of the till, but you are only allowed to draw a certain amount.
We are going to be at LS, Tamboti, Skukuza, Olifants, Balule and then Sable Hide. Do you know if there is an atm were you can draw for instance R1000 at a time at any of the above camps?
Skukuza has a standard ATM.
I'm not sure which of the other camps offer the same service as Berg & Dal. I'm kind of a card type, much cheaper, more convenient and safe than cash. (i do have a few notes stashed away for emergencies though)
I'm not sure which of the other camps offer the same service as Berg & Dal. I'm kind of a card type, much cheaper, more convenient and safe than cash. (i do have a few notes stashed away for emergencies though)
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