Originally Posted by
percysmith
BankComm machines can "ALL" be turned off for DCC, IMO. You need to hit the red CANCEL button right after entering ENTER, when it shows CHECKING FX RATE. This is the way BankComm complies with Visa rules. I doubt there would be two firmwares for BankComm machines.
It depends whether the merchant would allow this CANCEL HITTING. It could be fear of unexpected fees, or having already the plan of outright ripping off customers with DCC. DCC fees are less than non-DCC fees for merchants.
So, ask carefully before choosing your card on these machines.
Originally Posted by
Majuki
My wife and I might head to Xiamen in September, but we'd likely stay at a Starwood property meaning that I'd use my AmEx. It's good to know that DCC can be disabled at these hotels.
If you use AmEx, there is no DCC at all. I just tried my Platinum at a BankComm machine, notorious for DCC.
Bang! No DCC at all. The cashier was shocked... That person was shocked last time by my Discover Card, Hahaha~