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Best credit cards to use in europe.

CHRIS496
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in Credit cards
I am currently working in Europe and use my Lloyds MasterCard for most transactions. On looking at my bill the exchange rate they are using is about 0.3 on top of the daily FX Rate. Does anyone know a better Credit Card to use in Europe which has a lower exchange rate.
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The Halifax Clarity card is your best option. More information is available within the main MSE website.
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or aqua, i was declined for a clarity but accepted for this and used in Scandinavia no problems.0
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. . . or MetroBank (Credit and Debit cards) or SAGA cc if over 600
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Offering financial advice?
The Creation card is also his/her 'best option' to use your wording.The Halifax Clarity card is your best option. More information is available within the main MSE website.
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Just been using my Halifax Clarity card in europe and no problems with it being accepted anywhere.0
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The Creation card is also his/her 'best option' to use your wording.
Edit: The FAQs state that it is 2.99%, ie the same as most other credit cards, and the cash handling charge is 5% (£5 min), quite a bit higher than most other cards.0
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