CREDIT CARDS
Credit cards are becoming ubiquitous
around the world. Their convenience and
efficiency is astonishing. And they are usually
safer than carrying wads of cash. However
some societies have not adapted to credit
cards. They may not have the technological
mechanisms, merchants may not want to
pay the high premiums or they
simply are not trusted. Know this
before you venture out. I have
stayed at hotels where the staff
would not take my cards and I
had to make other arrangements
to settle the bill.
places that offer a substantial discount if
you pay cash--due to inflation.
I make most of my large purchases: airline
tickets, rental cars, hotel, with credit cards
because I find I spend an inordinate amount
of time trying to find local banks that will
accept plastic, keeping me away from taking
pictures. Most day-to-day buying is done
with paper.
Remember credit card
companies are in the business
to make money on each
transaction so you are usually
paying extra to use these cards
in foreign countries. On the
other hand I have traveled to
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