Originally Posted by
Jaimito Cartero
I've had this happen a number of times. Last time in London at a restaurant. They had already converted it to dollars for me to sign. I think it was about 4% extra.
I use a Cap One card for international charges, just for this reason.
I was on Donegal, Ireland in November and had this happen. I usually use my Cap One card, but left it in the US, so used another VISA. The conversion fee was not charged by my bank (MBNA), so I guess it was a wash.
I learned then to ask when getting the bill "In Euro please".
One night on Irish TV there was a segment on the most successful and innovative Irish businesses for 2007. One of the is the main player in dynamic currency conversion, and it was interesting to see their perspective. I think they said they are in over 100 countries to one extent or another.
MCT