On board spend

[Fishgirl01]

Do any of you clever people know if is better to use ships currency converter for on board charges or to have the conversion done by your own bank?

[Bryce1962]

Do any of you clever people know if is better to use ships currency converter for on board charges or to have the conversion done by your own bank?

 

 

I register a card with no fee for currency conversion, I was advised this was the cheapest way..... and I agree that it is[emoji1] I also get a better conversion rate than the ship provides.

 

 

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[Essiesmom]

Always let your bank convert, you will get a better rate. EM

[suekay]

Always let your bank convert, you will get a better rate. EM

I agree

 

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[Tiggertastic]

We have a credit card that charges no commission to exchange so we take it in ship currency and let the cc company convert. Always get a better rate than the ship.

 

 

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[sonoma03]

I have a somewhat related question. I am going on a Baltic cruise from Amsterdam to Stockholm. Is it correct to assume that onboard charges will be submitted by Celebrity as U.S.-based charges and not through a European bank? My credit cards are issued by U.S. banks and I want to make sure the onboard charges won't be treated as a foreign transaction. Thanks!

[Essiesmom]

I have a somewhat related question. I am going on a Baltic cruise from Amsterdam to Stockholm. Is it correct to assume that onboard charges will be submitted by Celebrity as U.S.-based charges and not through a European bank? My credit cards are issued by U.S. banks and I want to make sure the onboard charges won't be treated as a foreign transaction. Thanks!

 

Yes.

[Pushka]

Always let the Bank convert. Always.

[Texed]

Do any of you clever people know if is better to use ships currency converter for on board charges or to have the conversion done by your own bank?

 

Well, that leaves me out of this conversation. :'):')

[bengaltiger1]

Do any of you clever people know if is better to use ships currency converter for on board charges or to have the conversion done by your own bank?

 

 

The Post Office and Halifax Clarity are both cards that do not charge for foreign currency transactions. If you check out moneysaving expert.com it lists the best credit cards for use abroad.

 

Never let the cruise company convert your purchases in to pounds. That goes for purchases from anywhere abroad. It is always better for your card to do it.

 

 

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[Bryce1962]

The Post Office and Halifax Clarity are both cards that do not charge for foreign currency transactions. If you check out moneysaving expert.com it lists the best credit cards for use abroad.

 

Never let the cruise company convert your purchases in to pounds. That goes for purchases from anywhere abroad. It is always better for your card to do it.

 

 

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