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Old Sep 1, 2012, 9:34 pm
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Originally Posted by percysmith
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Forex = foreign exchange?

What about foreign transaction on Amex own cards below plat?
Yes, a common short form for foreign transaction fee.

AMEX charges forex fee on all its cards below PLAT.

Originally Posted by swy
This is kind of messed up. It would be awesome if FT can set up some sort of database about who in what situations would charge forex so that we can look up before deciding on which card to use.
There is a LONG RUNNING thread in the Credit Card forum. Have you not know such forum exists?

It is even a STICKY!

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...tion-fees.html
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