Originally Posted by
Majuki
It's been my experience that DCC is rare in Australia, but it can still happen. David Jones, Myer, and duty free shops and airports are the prime locations for DCC in Australia. You don't have to worry too much with most restaurants and cafes although DCC can happen.
My first ever DCC experience was in Australia, back in 2007, at a cafe on the north side of Sydney harbor, near a ferry dock. The lady said the DCC was automatic & unavoidable because my card was American. I accepted it that time, but now I know better.