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Subject: Re: please help! Travel advice for 1st time visitor to USA Posted on: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 11:31:56 +0000 (UTC)


DevilsPGD wrote:
> >I've used both visa credit and debit UK cards in the US, never had a
> >problem.
>
> Bank machines aren't usually a problem, but on my last trip I found that
> many stores don't accept debit at all unless it has a Visa logo (in
> other words, unless they can submit it through the credit card system --
> They naturally don't care where the funds come from)

Right, yes, a "switch" card (UK debit card system) will not do in the
store. But many UK banks now offer visa symbol on their debit cards.


Hanne in London