I always recommend that everyone have two accounts / ATM cards when travelling overseas, one that operates on the PLUS/Visa network and one that operates on the Cirrus/MasterCard network, just in case. You just never know, and sometimes, one works but the other doesn't. Being stuck in a foreign country without cash really, really sucks. (Trust me on this; I was in India in November 2016 during demonetization. Not fun.)
You also might want to check out this thread, where I list bank accounts in Canada and the fees they charge for using an ATM card overseas to withdraw cash:
https://forums.redflagdeals.com/list-ca ... #p29110420
I'll try to keep the list updated as much as possible. FWIW my current main account is a TD All-Inclusive (no transaction fee, but 3.5% FX) and my backup is a Tangerine Chequing ($2 transaction fee + 2.5% FX; $0 fee if on global ATM alliance).
Also, $100 in USD or Euros in "sock cash" is always a smart idea, just in case.
You also might want to check out this thread, where I list bank accounts in Canada and the fees they charge for using an ATM card overseas to withdraw cash:
https://forums.redflagdeals.com/list-ca ... #p29110420
I'll try to keep the list updated as much as possible. FWIW my current main account is a TD All-Inclusive (no transaction fee, but 3.5% FX) and my backup is a Tangerine Chequing ($2 transaction fee + 2.5% FX; $0 fee if on global ATM alliance).
Also, $100 in USD or Euros in "sock cash" is always a smart idea, just in case.