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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 5:35 pm
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dashi
 
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I use the hsbc premier mc which doesn't charge forex fee. The benefit is not very good...

Visa and MC both charge 1%+ for forex which is their interbank rate, then credit card issuer charge an additional 2%+ on top

That's the bread and butter for banks...
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