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By viajero123 on Nov 24, 2008, 21:32. Reason: Added info on ATMs and rates.

Title: Banks and money
Place: Bogotá
Description:

There are casas de cambio (money changing houses) everywhere. They offer decent deals but shop around because rates may differ. However, rates for exchaging cash are significantly lower than the official rate. Do NOT change money on the street if someone offers to pay good cash for your dollars - it's a rip-off. You can also take out money if you carry a credit or debit card. This way you can get the best rate, but be aware of your home bank fees for international withdrawals, Colombian banks don't charge for their use. Be CAREFUL - thieves maybe watching. Do it in the daytime, cover the keyboard while typing your PIN and go back to your hostel to deposit the cash. Also, when paying for something with a credit card, do not let you card out of your sight.

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The best way to get cash is to use your debit/credit card and take money out of an ATM - ATM's are also everywhere in the cities.

* American Express office, Cra 6 nº 14 # 74 oficina 904, tel 313 11 46.
Receiving money from abroad:
* Western Union, Avda Jimenez Cra 4 # 74, 1 floor, tel 651 05 00.
* MoneyGram (via American Express), Calle 53 nº 26 # 60 Carulla, tel 255 66 49.

(This guide needs improvement)

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By Peter (Moderator) (Trustee board) (Dev team) on Nov 18, 2008, 12:32. Reason: formatting

Title: Banks and money
Place: Bogotá
Description:

There are casas de cambio (money changing houses) everywhere. They offer decent deals but shop around because rates may differ. Do NOT change money on the street if someone offers to pay good cash for your dollars - it's a rip-off. You can also take out money if you carry a credit card, but be careful - thieves maybe watching. Do it in the daytime, and go back to your hostel to deposit the cash.

Body:

The best way to get cash is to use your debit/credit card and take money out of an ATM - ATM's are also everywhere in the cities.

* American Express office, Cra 6 nº 14 # 74 oficina 904, tel 313 11 46.
Receiving money from abroad:
* Western Union, Avda Jimenez Cra 4 # 74, 1 floor, tel 651 05 00.
* MoneyGram (via American Express), Calle 53 nº 26 # 60 Carulla, tel 255 66 49.

(This guide needs improvement)

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By Peter (Moderator) (Trustee board) (Dev team) on May 21, 2008, 18:04. Reason: New travelguide created.

Title: Banks and money
Place: Bogotá
Description:

There are casas de cambio (money changing houses) everywhere. They offer decent deals but shop around because rates may differ. Do NOT change money on the street if someone offers to pay good cash for your dollars - it's a rip-off. You can also take out money if you carry a credit card, but be careful - thieves maybe watching. Do it in the daytime, and go back to your hostel to deposit the cash.

Body:

The best way to get cash is to use your debit/credit card and take money out of an ATM - ATM's are also everywhere in the cities.

* American Express office, Cra 6 nº 14 # 74 oficina 904, tel 313 11 46.
* Receiving money from abroad:
o Western Union, Avda Jimenez Cra 4 # 74, 1 floor, tel 651 05 00.
o MoneyGram (via American Express), Calle 53 nº 26 # 60 Carulla, tel 255 66 49.

(This guide needs improvement)

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