Ciao!

U didn't open an account in La Paz? And this week's the first time u're withdrawing money out from an ATM?

U might have a problem cos of the expiry date (it being less than a month away?) Suggestion is to email a representative of the US bank and find out whats up with your card and get them to mail u a new card asap. Good luck!

Hey mine worked.... ???

sorry ... no suggestions my way

Well, I couldn't open an account here before, because my passport was stuck in immigration for over a month. You need a passport and minimum $500 to open an account. By the time I got my passport back, I was under $500. So, yeah, first time trying to use an ATM. Really sucks. Your suggestions are valie, but don't solve my current dilemma. Mail takes 1-2 weeks in one direction.

what bank are you with? big one or some local credit union crap? that i bet makes a difference.

sell your powerbook if you really get desperate! but i doubt it will ever get that bad.

or maybe... go to the plaza with a little guitar and play for money and see what happens. those pesos will add up quick.

I'm w/ National City, one of the biggest (and heartless) banks in America. My ATM should work w/ most international systems.

Not sure what I'll do if things get desperate. But selling Kaneda isn't really something I'd like to consider. I could sell tons of MP3 CDs, though ... that's an option. Of course, most people are unfamiliar w/ 90% of my musical tastes ...

If National City cards work in Bolivia, the problem may be with your card's magnetic strip. U just need a new card (and soon). what are u going to do with an expired card come january?

My suggestions won't solve your current prob if u need to pay the deposit today. So moving out will have to wait.

Other suggestions:
International postal/bank money order
Wire transfer money using a relative's account.
The US embassy

Oh, talk to an international bank (one with great customer service and makes provisions for political crisis) abt starting an account with $50. Call National City to wire transfer the balance. How abt that?

All good suggestions. But the only international bank here is Citibank, which isn't really interested in you if you don't have a private jet. But I'll see if I can open an account at a local bank tomorrow and take it from there.

Oh, and my tío Eduardo fronted me some money to tide me over for a while. So I got my security deposit paid and so moving to a great new apartment is still gonna happen.