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Best Card for buying abroad?
Richard019
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in Credit cards
I've seen the articles saying it's a Nationwide or Post Office one because there's no charge, but am I right in thinking that only applies to a long term arrangement?
The Amex 5% cashback card seems a better deal to me. Yes it's got a commission of 2.73% but if I'm in my first 3 months and getting 5% for using that then surely I'm 2.27% better off? Am I missing something like the cashback only apply to UK/Sterling purchases?
Also, I know over here the smaller retailers don't accept Amex, this is probably a stupid question but is it the same situation in the US or is it more widelly accepted over there?
The Amex 5% cashback card seems a better deal to me. Yes it's got a commission of 2.73% but if I'm in my first 3 months and getting 5% for using that then surely I'm 2.27% better off? Am I missing something like the cashback only apply to UK/Sterling purchases?
Also, I know over here the smaller retailers don't accept Amex, this is probably a stupid question but is it the same situation in the US or is it more widelly accepted over there?
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Loads of American shops accept *American* Express. However, it's always advisable for an AMEX cardholder to carry with them a backup Visa/Master just in case.
P.S. have a look at i24 card, it's pretty good
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"Typical 57.8% APR (variable)"
Bloody hell! That is the highest I have ever seen?!"I'm not from around here, I have my own customs"
For confirmation: No, I'm not a 40 year old woman, I'm a 26 year old bloke!0 -
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