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credit/debit card for foreign currency?
sanova76
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in Credit cards
Hi,
Sorry if this is not the right thread.
I want to order something from Amazon.com where prices are in US$. Does it make any difference whether I use debit or credit card?
If yes, which one I better use?
Many thanks.
San
Sorry if this is not the right thread.
I want to order something from Amazon.com where prices are in US$. Does it make any difference whether I use debit or credit card?
If yes, which one I better use?
Many thanks.
San
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Depends on the rate that the card provider add's on for the exchange.
As to which is best. The one with the lower % charge.
A quick check shows some debit @ 2.75% & credit @ 2.99% Of course that will depend on who your cards are with. Maybe worth asking them to confirm the % charge.
Subject to just how much you are spending.Life in the slow lane0 -
You can go to this page and select each of your debit and credit cards, to see how much you would be charged for a US$ purchase.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/credit-cards/travel-credit-cards/
The page talks about spending whilst overseas (e.g. in the USA), but all the same charges apply if you buy something on a website and pay in US$.0 -
Thanks for the replies.0
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