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Old Jun 30, 2023 | 11:50 pm
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Originally Posted by fwfdan
In fairness I was thrown by the DCC option as I had not seen it before. I don't think it was anything other than to help me by just hitting a button for me.

Like I said we spent a month in France in '22 and never saw it. Spain in '23 it was everywhere. And ATM fees in Spain just blew my mind - some were 7EUR! Not sure I saw any in France (or maybe 1-2 EUR just thought it was ok?)
In 2023, I can't give anyone the benefit of the doubt with a "helpful" DCC opt-in. It's deliberate until proven otherwise.

For ATM fees, I'd suggest getting a card that reimburses ATM operator fees while not charging fees of its own.
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