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sinkingfeeling

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1. I've been advised to keep mine going to US bank, use

Reply to Old Crank (Original post)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 08:31 AM

Jul 4

my international credit card to pay for everything in Costa Rica, and then pay my bill online. To keep very little in Costa Rican bank and avoid their high exchange rate.

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Well it worked, [View all] Old Crank Jul 4 OP

I've been advised to keep mine going to US bank, use sinkingfeeling Jul 4 #1

Different countries pose different issues. Old Crank Jul 4 #2

It is complicated, isn't it? But that's a protective thing. MineralMan Jul 4 #3

If things get ugly Old Crank Jul 4 #4

Every situation is unique, of course. MineralMan Jul 4 #5

Thanks Old Crank Jul 4 #6