I have 50 dollars in a checking account. I forgot my PIN. I am in Thailand. I have a paypal account. I have a second account that is empty, but I know the PIN. I am destitute. Money changers will not do less than $100. How do I get that $50 into usable form? I will have access to real money in about 3-4 days but am broke until then.
posted by Telf on Mar 16, 2009 - 12 answers

Being a 21st Century kind of guy I find myself now doing long-term work for a few companies overseas (India and the U.K.). I would like to be able to open a bank account in each country and just get the money I need via ATM. I'm thinking that since the dollar sucks it would probably be better financially for me long term. Is this a smart move? How hard is it for citizen of the US open a bank account in a foreign country? Do I have to report that income? And if so will I end up getting taxed twice?
posted by chartreuse on Sep 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico next week. Looking for advice and information about money while I'm there. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Jun 24, 2008 - 9 answers

Do ATMs make errors? [more inside]
posted by TBoneMcCool on Aug 15, 2006 - 56 answers

Which banks are the most secure? [more inside]
posted by scazza on Dec 19, 2005 - 14 answers

I just went to my corner credit union ATM and made a $15 withdrawal. The machine gave me $80. Reflexively, I went into the branch, and reported it. They were appreciative. Two people virtually raced over to the back of the machine to shut it down.

At the time, it was a no brainer. But I am wondering if, since the receipt I got indicated a $15 withdrawal, and the cameras usually focus and faces, what would the traceability of it have been? I wonder if Diebold might have been stuck with the mistake. . .Maybe my honesty could have been turned into a political act, if Diebold would have lost out on the money. . .
posted by Danf on Jan 13, 2005 - 15 answers