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Tolls Charges in France

I am travelling to France in a few weeks by car and its been about 7 years since I last done it. I would like to pay for my petrol and tolls on my credit card, but I can't remember if the tolls incur a fee upon my credit card like cash would. Does anybody have any info/experience of this?

Thanks

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  • BenL
    BenL Posts: 3,189 Forumite
    If you use Abbey Zero, Nationwide or Post Office cards you will not pay any additonal fees.

    I did it last year on Nationwide card and will use the newly relaunched abbey Zero this year.

    Other credit card providers will load the transaction with a %age and/or add fees.

    The transaction is treated as a purchase.

    I had no problems with card acceptance at toll booths, a few automated petrol stations didn't like my uk issued card though.
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  • Thanks BenL, much appreciated
  • BenL
    BenL Posts: 3,189 Forumite
    Also, the www.viamichelin.com route finder will detail the toll charges you are expected to pay.
    I beep for Robins - Beep Beep
    & Choo Choo for trains!!
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