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Apr 9, 2024 | 4:40 pm

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Originally Posted by Majuki

I would avoid tapping and insert the card since 1) currency prompts might appear that otherwise wouldn't with a contactless transaction and 2) there would be a signature slip that you could deface by writing "DCC REFUSED" and taking a photo.

When traveling abroad, I have gotten into the habit of requesting to have the transactions processed in the local currency as I present the credit card. I don't recall having any DCC issues when I asked.