jkx Posted December 4, 2021 #1 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) So my bank only gives out $20s in their ATMs, and I am wondering if I can break those $20s into $5s, $1s etc. for tipping purposes. Can I do this onboard? Thanks Edited December 4, 2021 by jkx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted December 4, 2021 #2 Share Posted December 4, 2021 yes, casino can too. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted December 4, 2021 #3 Share Posted December 4, 2021 You should probably get that taken care of before you arrive. I have had issues with getting smaller bills on ships in the past. Personally I bring $200 in singles, then $200 in 5 & 10's. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted December 4, 2021 #4 Share Posted December 4, 2021 2 hours ago, matj2000 said: You should probably get that taken care of before you arrive. I have had issues with getting smaller bills on ships in the past. Personally I bring $200 in singles, then $200 in 5 & 10's. Never had an issue in over 40 cruises. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 4, 2021 #5 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Sometimes they will limit how much they will give you. They can be borderline nasty about it at times. So instead of taking $60 and asking for fives and ones, go one day with a single $20 and ask for fives. Go a different time - and to a different person - and ask for a ten and ten ones for a $20. More work for you? Sure. But they are often under orders NOT to give a lot of small bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted December 4, 2021 #6 Share Posted December 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Merion_Mom said: Sometimes they will limit how much they will give you. They can be borderline nasty about it at times. So instead of taking $60 and asking for fives and ones, go one day with a single $20 and ask for fives. Go a different time - and to a different person - and ask for a ten and ten ones for a $20. More work for you? Sure. But they are often under orders NOT to give a lot of small bills. Or after visiting the ATM at home, walk in the branch and ask the teller to break it down to the amount of ones you want. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 4, 2021 #7 Share Posted December 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, LGW59 said: Or after visiting the ATM at home, walk in the branch and ask the teller to break it down to the amount of ones you want. Usually the point is NOT to carry a lot of extra bills. A few large bills are much easier to carry than a big stack of ones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted December 4, 2021 #8 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Merion_Mom said: Usually the point is NOT to carry a lot of extra bills. A few large bills are much easier to carry than a big stack of ones. Perhaps for you but NOT for me, I like using the easy button before my vacation, I.e. if I can get it done now, why wait. Much easier than traversing all over the ship to break a $20, and $1’s don’t really weigh that much. Edited December 4, 2021 by LGW59 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted December 4, 2021 #9 Share Posted December 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, LGW59 said: Perhaps for you but NOT for me, I like using the easy button before my vacation, I.e. if I can get it done now, why wait. Much easier than traversing all over the ship to break a $20, and $1’s don’t really weigh that much. You do you, I'll do me. 🙂 I travel with large bills, and break them down as needed. On some ships there is a machine in the casino that does it - that's a REAL find. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyank Posted December 4, 2021 #10 Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Merion_Mom said: Sometimes they will limit how much they will give you. They can be borderline nasty about it at times. So instead of taking $60 and asking for fives and ones, go one day with a single $20 and ask for fives. Go a different time - and to a different person - and ask for a ten and ten ones for a $20. More work for you? Sure. But they are often under orders NOT to give a lot of small bills. Please state where you got the info about being "under orders" not to give small bills. We've never experienced anything of this sort. Maybe the "borderline nasty" is a result of your attitude? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingos Posted December 4, 2021 #11 Share Posted December 4, 2021 We have an box where we stash $1s and $5s on a regular basis, so we are ready for the next cruise. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynt Posted December 4, 2021 #12 Share Posted December 4, 2021 15 minutes ago, flamingos said: We have an box where we stash $1s and $5s on a regular basis, so we are ready for the next cruise. 🙂 OMG! We do this. VACAY 💸 💰 🤑 ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapleleafforever Posted December 4, 2021 #13 Share Posted December 4, 2021 We've never had a problem with doing that at guest services or the casino. Just tell them it's for tipping, they'll never say no. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted December 4, 2021 #14 Share Posted December 4, 2021 7 hours ago, Merion_Mom said: Sometimes they will limit how much they will give you. They can be borderline nasty about it at times. So instead of taking $60 and asking for fives and ones, go one day with a single $20 and ask for fives. Go a different time - and to a different person - and ask for a ten and ten ones for a $20. More work for you? Sure. But they are often under orders NOT to give a lot of small bills. This is exactly what happened to me. One instince they just said no, come back later, and limited to small amount. Now I just take care of it before.. I am not afraid to walk around with stacks of bills.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted December 4, 2021 #15 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, LGW59 said: Or after visiting the ATM at home, walk in the branch and ask the teller to break it down to the amount of ones you want. This is probably the best, most efficient way possible. I need to try it... Edited December 4, 2021 by matj2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadays4me Posted December 4, 2021 #16 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Guest Services. They all have a cash drawer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted December 4, 2021 #17 Share Posted December 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, matj2000 said: This is probably the best, most efficient way possible. I need to try it... Don't waste your time going to the ATM then a teller inside, just go inside to begin with. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted December 4, 2021 #18 Share Posted December 4, 2021 44 minutes ago, seadays4me said: Guest Services. They all have a cash drawer. I would think that with 5600 people aboard an O class ship that cash draw could end up short of dollar bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted December 4, 2021 #19 Share Posted December 4, 2021 40 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: Don't waste your time going to the ATM then a teller inside, just go inside to begin with. I thought the person was making a joke. But knowing people on this page, It is possible that he could really be serious....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted December 4, 2021 #20 Share Posted December 4, 2021 11 hours ago, matj2000 said: You should probably get that taken care of before you arrive. I have had issues with getting smaller bills on ships in the past. Personally I bring $200 in singles, then $200 in 5 & 10's. How’s your back? When you put your wallet with all those bills in your pocket, it must be like sitting on a brick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted December 4, 2021 #21 Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 hour ago, matj2000 said: This is probably the best, most efficient way possible. I need to try it... More efficient is to skip the atm and just withdraw the amount you want, in the denominations you want from the teller. Going to the atm is just a wasted extra step. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted December 4, 2021 #22 Share Posted December 4, 2021 22 minutes ago, matj2000 said: I thought the person was making a joke. But knowing people on this page, It is possible that he could really be serious....... I don't think it was a joke.😐 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 4, 2021 #23 Share Posted December 4, 2021 21 minutes ago, CPT Trips said: How’s your back? When you put your wallet with all those bills in your pocket, it must be like sitting on a brick. My wife carries them in her purse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 4, 2021 #24 Share Posted December 4, 2021 2 hours ago, cynt said: OMG! We do this. VACAY 💸 💰 🤑 ! 2 hours ago, flamingos said: We have an box where we stash $1s and $5s on a regular basis, so we are ready for the next cruise. 🙂 We do the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted December 4, 2021 #25 Share Posted December 4, 2021 On the ship, I've never had an issue going to the casino cashier and asking for bills to be broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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