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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 5:29 pm
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Originally Posted by tycosiao
That's neat! I have cancelled my AMEX and will only be bringing my Visa when I travel to China next month and once again, a mountain battle with DCC.
Ommmph you're just asking for trouble.

Can you get a Unionpay card with annual fees waived before leaving SG http://www.uob.com.sg/personal/cards..._platinum.html?

Otherwise what's the lesser of two evils? Exchanging for RMB cash with spread, or incurring a 2-3% DCC charge? Maybe bring cash to pay for things in case you're DCCed.
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