credit cards
Mar 25th 2007, 5:03 pm
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credit cards
when i go on my reccie trip, I assume I will be using my barclaycard. Is this accepted at most canadian places, or should i take plenty of cash?
Mar 25th 2007, 6:09 pm
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Re: credit cards
If you've got time, you should try and apply for a Nationwide credit card as these don't charge commission on foreign transactions - so you end saving 2-3% each time you use it. Well worth it.
Mar 26th 2007, 10:30 am
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Re: credit cards
i did not realise that I would be charged on foriegn transactions as much as that. I also have a american express nectarcard. So I am best off using that then.
Mar 26th 2007, 2:56 pm
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Re: credit cards
It's not necessarily documented as a specific charge on your statement, but you'll usually get a poorer exchange rate. Nationwide charge you at the interbank rate.
Have a read of this rather garish article:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi...,71685,#abroad
Have a read of this rather garish article:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi...,71685,#abroad
