Originally Posted by
JEFFJAGUAR
Where there might be a problem here, did the poster sign the receipt and make a notation that local currency option was not offered. If this wasn't done, the claim could be the statement that the exchange rate was final and not subject to change. It is important if one is put in that position because of the refusal of merchants to properly follow the rules, they make a notation on the slip they sign that local currency option was not offered. How this will work with pin preferred cards is another story.
I wasn't really thinking after he denied me twice, so I ended up signing. Felt like there was nothing I could do, didn't think about making a notation until I left.