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Old May 29, 2009 | 12:17 pm
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Marisaac
 
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Magnetic strips are not accepted in London
In London for the weekend and have already been to three stores (Argos, Superdrug and Nandos) and none would accept my US Visa/MC. I do have a Barclay account in the UK with chip and pin and that saved the day.

I will be visiting the Oxo Tower restaurant tomorrow evening and will see if I have a similar experience.

Yes The Oxo Tower restaurant does accept US magnetic strip cards. Great restaurant!
Last edited by Marisaac; May 31, 2009 at 5:32 am Reason: Update
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