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Pounds or Euros

jenz
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Recently bought some goods from duty free in France on my debit card and they asked if I wanted the transaction to go through in euros or pounds......still unsure which way would work out the best - anyone advise please
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Euros - if you ask for it in Pounds then the vendor decides the exchange rate not your bank/CC company
Google "dynamic currency conversion"0 -
Alanrowell is right, if they charge you in sterling they will choose an exchange rate and it is likey to be very poor. Pay in Euros.0
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