Well, that's just my opinion, but mostly 'cause it takes longer. If there's a line and they have to take the time to do a CC it just holds up the line that much longer. I don't think it's a big faux pas, though, esp now that most of the Sabans are filthy rich thanks to gouging us. I'm sure they hear a distinct ching-ching sound when anyone pulls out plastic.

So, this is what I'm thinking...any advice would be appreciated:

- have USD in my Canadian RBC bank account
- have a bank draft from RBC in USD and deposit that in my new Saba bank account (when i first get there)
- use both my rbc and saba bank account to withdraw...moreso the latter b/c there are no/less bank fees

questions:
- do you guys recommend a bank/bank location or are they all the same?
- is it easy to set up a bank account?
- how about joint bank accounts so that my parents can wire money?

I'm going to give RBTT a call, but I hope I can get some help here before doing so...

thanks