Choosing the Right Currency
by frank ~ May 7th, 2008. Filed under: Adventure Travel Tips.Credit Cards Cont.
Cons:
Foreign Fees: Many credit card companies charge foreign transaction fees, as much as 3%. Some cards, including Capital One, don’t charge these fees, though they tend to have lower credit lines.
Less Traveled Destinations: If you’re visiting a third-world country, don’t plan on swiping the plastic; most of these areas don’t use credit cards.
Call your credit company before you leave to let them know you’ll be traveling so your account isn’t frozen for suspicious usage.
