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Old Mar 23, 2022 | 4:57 am
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Originally Posted by clarkef

I am curious. You say that many people only use debit when traveling. If someone has a credit card, it would be why would they specifically choose to use a debit card for travel.
Totally agree. This seems like a lose/lose situation.

- no credit card insurance
- no points
- potential forex fees
- potential for opening your bank account to scammers

Unless, you have difficulty managing your spending, I see no reason to ever use a debit card when traveling.
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