Originally Posted by
kebosabi
More reason why people should get a portable stamp that reads along the lines of "Choice of currency was not offered by the merchant and was unable to decline Dynamic Currency Conversion."
If forced DCC is becoming the norm, then we need to arm ourselves with the necessary tools to make it more easier to say no. Arguing about it with a low key minimum wage cashier or talking to the manager who have no control over corporate decision makers ain't gonna do nothing. So is spending your time writing the same thing over and over again. If they're forcing DCC systematically, we should be saying no to it systematically as well.
Got a forced DCC receipt?
Stamp it.
Create a template letter to your bank, attached scanned copy of forced DCC receipt with stamp.
Send it off (e-mail, fax, snail mail, etc)
The more banks get overwhelmed by this, the more they'll realize that their labor costs involved in reversing DCC isn't worth it.
I definitely think forced DCC is becoming an epidemic in certain countries & in this case, the minimum-wage worker at this German train station mini-mart just swiped my card, hit the green button and then DCC/USD receipt came out (he probably just thinks the green button just processes the transaction, but in reality he's accepting the DCC charges on my behalf). Maybe someone can create & sell such a stamp on eBay and make a little profit for themselves, while helping us int'l travelers fight these continued DCC injustices.