credit/debit card for foreign currency?

sanova76

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

born_again

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.

eddddy

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$.

sanova76

Thanks for the replies.