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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
When am I likely to get fucked wrt to american credit cards in Spain? It'll all be reimbursed, but I've heard of issues since US cards solely use magnetic strips. Man, I am out of practice. Last overseas was 2/3rd world and yet instant credit was still in play. Though I mostly did USD.
I feel like a moron. And watch, I get denied!
sara, when would you go?
Last week of April. eta: meeting starts 23rd.
sara, what do you mean fucked?
It dun work.
Possibility is virtually nil. You're more likely to get fucked wrt to forex fees. If you have any Capital One card, or certain Amex, Chase or Citi cards, there's no foreign transaction fees. Some CU's also don't charge.
My neighbor's slate (not sure which bank) card won't work outside of the US, Her scan strip is along the short side of the card, but she's had other issues of cards not reading from the magstrip, but then again, she's CRS, in the world's hellholes.
The last few times I've been in Italy and France, I've taken money out of my NIHFCU account at an ATM with my debit card. No issues and a better exchange rate. VISA does seem to be more popular than MasterCard or Amex.
I love how we know everything.
OKAY!
Okay! I am starting now. I straightened the living room, but I am going to do the flylady home hour, ten minutes at a time. So up first: change sheets & towels!
Good to know. The primary card I use is a generic Citibank. I used it when in Prague, but need to check if there are fees now.