FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Slightly OT: why is AMEX not as widely accepted in Canada, as in USA?
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 10:26 pm
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pdjcrawford
 
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Originally Posted by FlyerGoldII
I just used Western Union (for the first time, ever) to wire some money to a friend in USA. It takes Visa, MC, and Discover, but not AMEX.
I've never used this service, but wouldn't wiring money using a credit card be tantamount to cash advance? Given that most AMEX cards are still charge cards (as opposed to credit) and don't permit cash advances, this wouldn't surprise me one bit. That is, of course, if I understand what you were saying.
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