Phil Richards wrote:
It seems to be the way is to be one step ahead of the retailer and ask
whether they apply DCC before handing your card over. If the answer is
"yes" or "don't know" then make it clear your requirements. The more
customers become aware of this and raise it then more then hopefully
retailers will be a little more forthcoming.

Or sign up for a credit card in a country with an official exchange rate
that differs substantially from the black market rate.

Next time you're in Burma, get a Visa card from SLORC Savings & Loan and
bring it back to Europe. Always request to pay in your home currency, then
buy that currency on the black market to pay your credit card bill. You
could save 90% on everything you buy!

miguel
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