Originally Posted by
returnoftheyeti
In Madrid currently. Almost every transaction is being asked USD or Euros. Of course I choose Euros. One restaurant I was at tonight charged me in USD without asking, but hey, what can you do? (I don’t really have any Spanish)
Amex is not accepted most places here.
ApplePay (Chase Visa) does not stop DCC, but it does prevent you from having to sign.
Supermarkets seem to not ask for USD and only charge in Euros.
Renfe only charges in Euros.
BBVA ATM asked if I wanted to withdraw in USD or Euros, of course I chose Euros.
I think I hate DCC at ATMs the most.
My Spanish isn't too good but would something like "quisiera pagar en euros, por favor" work (obviously before they push the USD button for you)? Otherwise, there's always the chargeback route.
As for ATMs, I think that's one of the less objectionable sources of DCC since it's a lot easier to opt out vs. some purchase situations.