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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 6:11 am
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jaynyc
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Location: Scarsdale, NY USA; LT PLT AA; AA 3 mm (4 mm will never happen); Hilton Diamond, Marriott Silver, AA is clueless why I fly
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Originally Posted by ajnaro
You have to bear in mind that the AMEX conversion rate is usually less favorable than MC/Visa, adding about 1%-2% to the amount you have to pay in US dollars.
I am in Aruba now. Nearly all the restaurants charge in US $ The charges are starting to show on my statement. Obviously no conversion rate. No charge for the transaction. With the 3% cash return on my Amex Costco card, I am ahead of the game. ^
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