What exchange rates do credit cards use?

Answer: Credit card issuers can choose the exchange rates they use, although many employ the rates selected by their payment ...

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What exchange rates do credit cards use?

Dear Liz: Are the card companies required to use a certain exchange rate for foreign transactions? I’ve used two different cards for purchases abroad, and the one that charges a fee used a better ...