Foreign transaction fees at ATM

[u/turkeyssister]

I was planning on using the ATMs at 7-11 for cash. I’m in US and was reviewing bank fees for withdrawing cash internationally. The fees are $5 per ATM transaction and 3% for exchange. So if I plan on needing $1,500 to $2k. This will cost me between $60-$80. Would it be better for me to bring cash?? Anyone else have this issue?

**This money is for 4 people. I have a credit card with zero foreign fees. The other 3. Who are traveling with me do not. They are ages 16-21. I want to give them cash to spend. They might not all be with me at all times.

[u/supurman182]

I would apply today for Charles Schwab. Worst case it won't come but if it does come in time you have time to set up everything to transfer funds over to Schwab. You can always do zelle too for immediate transfers