[net.consumers] Using credit cards abroad

pmd@cbscc.UUCP (Paul Dubuc) (01/29/85)

I have some questions that I hope someone can help me with.  I'm
planning a trip to Holland in a couple of months.  I have a VISA credit
card and would like to know 

1) Is it widely accepted in Europe?

2) Are their any advantages to using it over currency?  How
and when is the exhange rate calculated for credit card purchases?
Is the rate consistent and fair, or is it better just to exchange
your own cash for their currency?

3) Or, is it better to use traveller's checks?

In short, what is the method by which to spend your money in Europe
(Holland in particular)?

Help is appreciated.  Mail to ihnp4!cbscc!pmd.  Thanks.
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Paul Dubuc	cbscc!pmd