Suckitude!

[growler_south]

Damn exchange rate... the $US is rising against the $NZ again, grrr... I just ordered US$550 and it cost me NZ$800. Ouch!!!

Remind me to use my Visa card as much as possible... Actually thats a thought, is it best to use cash or credit cards for everyday purchases in the US?

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Re: ACK!!!

[f8n-begorra.livejournal.com]

This indeed was true until recently, but now some US visa and MC franchises are taking a percentage foreign transaction fee. And it's not cheap. A total rip-off, but banks get everything they want from Washington.