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Subject: Re: Beware - credit card rip-off Posted on: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 11:31:15 +0000 (UTC)


"Padraig Breathnach" wrote in message
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> simon wrote:
>
> >I assume from your response that it's not worth bothering with
> >travellers cheques?
> >
> I know this is crossposted to other groups, but I think I can safely
> say that the travellers' cheques question is just about the only thing
> that regulars in rec.travel.europe agree on: they are not worth the
> hassle. Use credit cards and ATMs for the best deals. We need now to

I am not a "regular". However, your claim is groundless. For instance I will
use traveller's cheques on my holiday next May and June. My plastic cards
are not backed up decently when they get lost. I do have them along with me
though. As you said, paying is beneficial by credit cards. For instance in
Mexico you need cash too.