Savvy shopper: Choosing local currency for card transactions means lower rates

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When paying with your card on holidays, it's wise to choose the local currency

When paying with your card on holidays, it's wise to choose the local currency

Choose local currency on card transactions

If you are on holiday this year and visiting a country that does not use the euro you may be faced with the question of — do you want to pay in the local currency — if you are using a card machine. 

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