Keep balance in USD

PaulDonn

I am wanting to pay for a hotel in New york through American airlines.
Is there any card i can get that will allow me to pay for this in USD and keep the balance in USD untill i decide to make a payment, then convert my Sterling to the USD balance.
I have a BMI AMEX card but i am sure when i pay with that it will instantly convert to sterling on my account, and with the interest rate low i dont want this.

Thanks for the help

lisyloo

No I don't think you'll find this.
As there are loads of hotels in New York, could you wait for a bit before booking?
If your chosen hotel becomes full then there are plenty of others to choose from.

skyrider007

PaulDonn wrote: »

I am wanting to pay for a hotel in New york through American airlines.
Is there any card i can get that will allow me to pay for this in USD and keep the balance in USD untill i decide to make a payment, then convert my Sterling to the USD balance.
I have a BMI AMEX card but i am sure when i pay with that it will instantly convert to sterling on my account, and with the interest rate low i dont want this.

Thanks for the help

Yep, there are two:

American Express
http://www.americanexpress.com/lacidc/iccsite/american_express_card_benefits.shtml

and

HSBC
http://www.offshore.hsbc.com/1/2/international/cards

jamalfatty

skyrider007 wrote: »

Yep, there are two:

American Express
http://www.americanexpress.com/lacidc/iccsite/american_express_card_benefits.shtml

and

HSBC
http://www.offshore.hsbc.com/1/2/international/cards

The AMEX would be no good if he's wanting to only make minimal payments until the exchange rate is more favourable, it's a charge card not a credit card.

skyrider007

jamalfatty wrote: »

The AMEX would be no good if he's wanting to only make minimal payments until the exchange rate is more favourable, it's a charge card not a credit card.

I was just trying to help. Maybe he can obtain loan in £ and pay the US$ AMEX back in full.

jamalfatty

I didnt check the HSBC one yesterday but that looks like an AMEX Charge card also so no good either

PaulDonn

Hi guys thanks for the response. As you say above the Green card is no good reallym it only gives me 1month for the rates to rise. Which is doubtful.
Still havent booked hotel and havent been able to find a card with these benefits.
Now considering cancelling the flights and waiting for the ex rate to get better. I will just see what happens over the next few weeks.
Any new comments or advice more than welcome.
Thanks