Originally Posted by
moondog
HK used to be far better than China (i.e. mandatory DCC was rare), but I've noticed that it is starting to spread there at an alarming rate as well, which I suppose shouldn't be too surprising because many Chinese acquirers also operate in HK.
In the China forum thread, we've posted DCC workarounds for several popular POS machines. The problem is they are continuing to "innovate" faster than us.
From what I've been reading on the China thread, the POS terminals are locked down, and a code is required to disable DCC, and there is no check the box system that is prevalent in Taiwan.
What happens if you refuse to sign the charge slip? It seems as though most people have been successful getting the charges voided, but it doesn't help end this practice if you end up paying cash. Furthermore, if you're with a group of friends, they'll think you're creating a scene and being petty over something immaterial.