Yeah it never was before (Harrod's is the only place I can ever remember it being offered and declining was easy) but for some reason I had got the impression it had became rampant over the last year or two. I used my Visa at H&M, Clarie's, and some bubble tea place all without DCC offered. I was surprised Claire's didn't take Amex. H&M I knew thanks to reclusive, but it is still strange. All my other credit purchases have been Amex. No DCC and according to reclusive - it is actually cheaper for the merchants.