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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 4:18 pm
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Originally Posted by sam_goh
Confirmed with GHP - you will see the double conversion if it's a foreign property that doesn't auto bill in USD (e.g. Maldives). Ouch!
That has been my experience with international properties, Hyatt or others, for rates quoted in USD. They are converted to local currency for billing and payment. In fact, in many foreign countries, it is not legal to bill or accept USD (or other non local currency) directly for payment.
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