Thanks for replies. I note you both recommend N Irl banks instead of UK mainland banks. Wonder why?
Thanks for replies. I note you both recommend N Irl banks instead of UK mainland banks. Wonder why?
My main concern is I will be doing a lot of lightweight backpacking in fairly remote areas. ATMs will be few and far between. Some UK bank ATMs are reluctant to accept cards from 'foreign' banks. (Yes, I've seen this happen - even seen perfectly legal Scottish Pounds refused in shops). I need to be confidant I can replenish cash easily. Some B & Bs only take cash.
I've always used Paypal or credit card for online purchases. Some Ebay sellers wont use Paypal. Is a debit card just as acceptable as a credit card for online purchases?
Thanks.
Thanks for replies. I note you both recommend N Irl banks instead of UK mainland banks. Wonder why?
My main concern is I will be doing a lot of lightweight backpacking in fairly remote areas. ATMs will be few and far between. Some UK bank ATMs are reluctant to accept cards from 'foreign' banks. (Yes, I've seen this happen - even seen perfectly legal Scottish Pounds refused in shops). I need to be confidant I can replenish cash easily. Some B & Bs only take cash.
I've always used Paypal or credit card for online purchases. Some Ebay sellers wont use Paypal. Is a debit card just as acceptable as a credit card for online purchases?
Thanks.
As CiaranT has pointed out, British based banks will not accept an address in the Republic of Ireland whereas Northern Irish based banks will.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?