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pay in euros or pounds

just watched Martin's great tv show where he re iterated always pay in euros. Last week I spent 500 euros in France and was offered £442 by the merchant. On Martin's advice I paid euros and the Mastercard bill arrived today showing £449. Not always best to pay in local currency.

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  • eDicky
    eDicky Posts: 6,835 Forumite
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    just watched Martin's great tv show where he re iterated always pay in euros. Last week I spent 500 euros in France and was offered £442 by the merchant. On Martin's advice I paid euros and the Mastercard bill arrived today showing £449. Not always best to pay in local currency.
    Which MasterCard?

    Did the value of the pound drop between the date of transaction and the value date in your statement?
    Evolution, not revolution
  • zagfles
    zagfles Posts: 21,686 Forumite
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    Depends on your bank's fee. What is it? Sometimes DCC can beat expensive cards. But it won't beat a fee free card.
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