Originally Posted by
lsquare
I feel like an idiot for not asking for the terminal before handing over my credit card. I'm in Paris and I see no evidence that the incidental and room rate is being charged in USD. Obviously, I want to be charged in Euros to get the best possible rate. The receipt shows a pre-authorization of €266.63. I'm assuming no DCC? At check out, I'm guessing just the room rate will be dedicated from the pre-authorization and the rest will be refunded back to my card?
Don't worry about it now. Prior to checkout, ask for a preliminary folio. It will be in EU. But, when checking out, make it clear that you want to be charged in EU, and check the cc receipt you get. Make sure the folio is zeroed out.
But, do double-check your credit card statement: I did the above cautionary measures in Beijing, and Conrad still ended up charging me in dollars rather than RMB. I disputed the $62 difference with Chase, and the Conrad never responded, so Chase voided the $1200 charge!