Will the US$$ on it just be converted to Hong Kong $$ as she uses it?
2007-12-19 03:47:48 · 7 answers · asked by Sarie B 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
Just check to be sure when you buy the card that it can be used internationally, some gift cards are for US domestic use only and can only be used in the US. As long as it's an international card, it should be no problem to use, as most of the world accepts Visa atm, credit and debit cards and the currencies are easily converted.
2007-12-19 11:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by Gerald J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will be a huge service charge because the fund will be drawn out of a U.S. based account. That is on top of unfavorable exchange rate. You are better off sending a bank draft.
But can she use it? Yes, as long as it has the visa logo on it, the shop will take it. Be sure to ask the bank you are getting the gift card from that it would be used in Hong Kong. Often time, this sends a red flag and they will block the card. You need to make sure they know someone will use it in Hong Kong, not the U.S.
2007-12-21 16:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by Andy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether the certificate is recognized by the HK companies
2007-12-19 14:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by White Shooting Star of HK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US$ are welcome in HK, but most places will convert as she uses it, and the exchange rate may vary...making it worth more, or less, than you placed on it. Some places will convert, and others won't.
2007-12-19 11:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
May be not all establishment or business might take it. Can you send from bank to bank ?
2007-12-19 15:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by Jn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea as there will be a "service charge" of one kind or another.
2007-12-19 16:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she is in hong kong she would rather have a gift certificate to a chinese buffett
2007-12-19 11:56:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋