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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 10:28 pm
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Originally Posted by spc354
I would like to understand the basis for the DCC-Local currency choice. It is not in my interest every single time so far. My guess is that in a country with runaway inflation (say like Zimbabwe...) it might be of benefit
In thinking about this situation a bit more, it would be of benefit only if the card was issued in the currency that has runaway inflation - not for people visiting such a country. If you are just visiting, then any delay in doing the currency conversion back to your own currency is going to benefit you, not hurt you.
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