Originally Posted by
armagebedar
I never use DCC as I believe it is a ripoff for the consumer, but I've never tried to compare the rates given for DCC versus that provided by my credit card company. I suppose for people with cards that charge a flat forex fee it might be worth it.
There's normally something like a 2,5-5% exchange difference.... And that's not all, the charge will most likely still generate a foreign rate charge for cards that carry them. It's always a bad deal for the card owner.