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When you need cash abroad, which ATM is usually the safer choice?

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  1. A standalone one on a busy street corner
  2. Whichever one is closest to your hotel
  3. One inside a bank or enclosure

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  1. UC San Diego Programs Abroad: How To Handle Money Abroad programsabroad.ucsd.edu/students/pre-departure/HowToHandleYourMoneyAbroad.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. UC San Diego Programs Abroad: How To Handle Money Abroad (notify bank) programsabroad.ucsd.edu/students/pre-departure/HowToHandleYourMoneyAbroad.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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