I am traveling to the UK next month and I have a question about credit card vs. debit cards. Hotels, restaurants, shops….etc, do they charge me more when I am using the credit card rather than the debit card? …………..Thanks
2007-07-24 19:25:48 · 4 answers · asked by a d 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
I don't think they charge you more if you use a credit card. But for debit cards, at some places, they have a requirement on how much you have to buy to use a debit card. For example, you have to purchase minimum of $5.00 to use debit, or a service charge of $0.50 will apply...Something like that. So keep that in mind when using debit cards.
2007-07-24 19:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not directly but you are being charged for the privilege of using a credit card! Use the debit card where you can. And remember we still use a lot of cash here for smaller transactions!
2007-07-25 02:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your debit card may not be recognized in other country, since it is considered cash/check. check with your financial institution but chances are they don't have the same banks over there, i'd say carry both, cya (cover your a_ _)
2007-07-25 02:33:11 · answer #3 · answered by joloinaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't know the difference. All they pay attention to is whether it's Visa/MC.
2007-07-25 02:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by TandL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋