I read on here but can't find it now, we shouldn't use

credit cards in Germany as they charge a percentage to use

is this true, if so does anyone here know how much?

Thanks

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%26gt;is this true, if so does anyone here know how much?

The only one who can charge a percentage is your credit card org (VISA) or your bank. Not the merchants.

However, DON´T allow the merchants to charge your card in US$. You pay twice for currency conersion. Tell them that you want your card to be charged in Euro.

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Thanks for the info very helpful

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Some credit cards charge as much as 4.5% of each foreign transaction, so you may need to read you credit card agreement to find out before you go spending a lot on the plastic.....

I%26#39;d personally suggest you get Euros before you leave.....I know that American Express and Travelex sell Euros online.

Here%26#39;s a link for travelex.....once you get to the website, look at the bottom left where it says Foreign Currency online.

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Sorry,.....here%26#39;s that link:

http://www.travelex.com/us/

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%26gt;I%26#39;d personally suggest you get Euros before you leave.....

Why do it beyond the emergency 100 Eur for the airport? That´s what ATMs on every corner are for.

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Capitol One charges 0% foreign transaction fee.

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They don%26#39;t charge you a fee in the shops where you pay but if I (German) use my credit card abroad the credit card company charges me 1 or 2%.

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