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HighlandsHiker
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Yesterday the same card I've used to travel all over Europe and SE Asia was rejected at the machines at Barajas. I tried 4 different machines and was concerned about the card being eaten beyond that. The bank (who I had made arrangements with to use the card away from home - like always) says everything is fine with the card, daily transaction limit and balance. Since it is not possible to do a Camino with a credit card and I'm unwilling to go further afield without a working ATM card, I'm heading home. It's possible to arrange for cash from your credit card with a PIN, but not enough for an entire Camino. Western Union is at Terminal 1, in case anyone ever needs that option. The airlines lost one of my poles too, so be sure to wrap them up and put them in a box instead of a knotted duffel bag. Maybe taking a few extra debit and credit cards or risking taking a large amount of home currency (which doesn't seem all that wise) or going with a friend who has alternative cards might help. Fortunately Spaniards are wonderful people, and being here is pleasant despite the circumstances.
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