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.
Lorne: Once the word spreads you beat up an innocent old man, well, the truly terrible will think twice before going toe-to-toe with our Avenging Angel. Spike: Yes. The geriatric community will be soiling their nappies when they hear you're on the case. Bravo.
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
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.
sarameg - Jan 19, 2012 6:20:29 pm PST #17304 of 30001
Maria - Jan 19, 2012 6:22:02 pm PST #17305 of 30001
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
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.
Liese S. - Jan 19, 2012 6:22:25 pm PST #17306 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
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!
sarameg - Jan 19, 2012 6:22:37 pm PST #17307 of 30001
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.
sarameg - Jan 19, 2012 6:23:44 pm PST #17308 of 30001
I love how we know everything.
Why I asked here even as I was googling. Google is confusing.
Maria - Jan 19, 2012 6:24:01 pm PST #17309 of 30001
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Slate is Chase, and not affiliated with MC or VISA. She's bound to have problems.
Never have I had an issue with VISA. I've never used a MC overseas.
Maria - Jan 19, 2012 6:25:09 pm PST #17310 of 30001
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
sarameg - Jan 19, 2012 6:27:43 pm PST #17311 of 30001
Thanks. I have CitiMC which I used 16 years ago in Praha, but plenty other Visa cards if it comes to that.
Nora Deirdre - Jan 19, 2012 6:31:14 pm PST #17312 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
In the UK, we use credit cards everywhere and for everything (hotels, restaurants, gas pumps, car rental, bars, funeral/cremation service) with zero problems. We use our home bank debit cards to take out cash, and the bank fees are usually cheaper than using a US bank Atm that isn't ours. No problemo.
Nora Deirdre - Jan 19, 2012 6:32:43 pm PST #17313 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Cereal: used Chase Visa and Citi Mastercard both extensively this last trip.