Originally Posted by cosmax
Amex charges 2% on the current AMEX exchange rate. Is the AMEX rate different (less bang for the buck) from the standard rate out there?
Whatever Amex says they do, I've found the charge on my statement is about 3% more than the interbank rate for the day and 1% more than Diners Club and 2% more than MBNA, both before the latest switcheroo.