I need a MASTERCARD Credit card

raymo_2

Zipped50 wrote:

My duaghter has just returned from Canada , and said that most places only accepted Mastercard credit cards , as opposed to Visa cards.

We are going to Toronto in September and wish to take a credit card with me , can anyone tell me which one to apply for ?

I am a small wage earne , less than £12000 pa , and will only be using the card when on holiday.

Help !

***Zippy***

I have a Virgin master card (MNBA) go to this link and read the information, http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?newsid1107182516,76509,
Its also usful if you have a balance to transfer, you also get 9 months purchases intrest free.
Hope this is what you are looking for.
Why dont you regester for the MSE news letter, its at the top left of the link.

Galstonian

I have never found any problems with acceptance of Visa cards in Canada, maybe its a regional thing. There would be no harm in going armed with Visa and Mastercard with 0% loadings for credit card purchases (i.e. Nationwide and Lombard Direct) and a debit card for ATM use to get cash. Don't apply for them too close together though, you may impact your chances of getting them.

Rafter

Same experience as Gal, never had a problem paying with Visa in Canada and I think it would be highly unlikely in 2005 that a retailer would accept one but not the other.

Much better to ensure you are carrying a card that doesn't charge foreign exchange fees.

R.