Originally Posted by
JEFFJAGUAR
There is no such thing as mandatory DCC. If you attempt to tell them to void the transaction and they refuse to do so, write local currency not offered, circle the amount in local currency, cross out the amount in your currency and then dispute the charge. Your bank MUST charge it back through the visa/mc system as it clearly says that dcc can only be carried out on those who choose to allow themselves to be scammed this way.
Yes, my bank has my back. BUT, the burden is on me to provide the information to them in a manner that permits them to reimburse me for the proper amount.
In order to dispute, one needs:
-to scan or mail the receipts
-develop a spreadsheet showing amount charged and the amount you should have been charged (based on WSJ rates)
This drill requires lots of TIME.
If you have more to contribute to this topic (especially if you know how to defeat BankCom's thermal slip terminals), I suggest you head to the DCC thread.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/china...onversion.html