Just checked my credit card statement

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Just checked my credit card statement

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and the COOP bank has started to charge an overseas transaction fee. I'm sure this was mentioned in one of the T&C updates. Luckily, we used our PT account to pay for the mattress.
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I have been paying a non-sterling transaction fee on my Smile (co-op) Visa card for some time now.
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MBNA also charge a non-sterling fee for items bought in euros. Last lot was £1.16 for 45 euros worth of goods. Personally I think it is a rip off, another example of Rip Off Britain even though MBNA is actually an American organistation!
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Post Office and SAGA have cards with no transaction fee. Looks like I'll be getting one.
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https://spcc.saga.co.uk/money-shop/saga-platinum-card/

You need to be over 50.

Can many of the forum members even remember as far back as their 50th birthday :lol:
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Octopus wrote:.....Can many of the forum members even remember as far back as their 50th birthday :lol:
Some can't remember yesterday! :mrgreen:
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Nationwide credit card also have no fees ......so far.
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Halifax have a credit card with no fees - I got one a couple of months back and used it in Norway a fortnight ago. No transaction fees and excellent exchange rates (which due to the cost of things in Norway was a bonus).
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Octopus wrote:https://spcc.saga.co.uk/money-shop/saga-platinum-card/

You need to be over 50.

Can many of the forum members even remember as far back as their 50th birthday :lol:
Most definitely. less than 3 years ago. Spent it in Antigua. :wink:
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LICY wrote:
Octopus wrote:https://spcc.saga.co.uk/money-shop/saga-platinum-card/

You need to be over 50.

Can many of the forum members even remember as far back as their 50th birthday :lol:
Most definitely. less than 3 years ago. Spent it in Antigua. :wink:
Just a babe LICY - nearly 6 for me :(
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ACtually I bought saga car insurance. I don't really mind. It was the cheapest.
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Just got my first SAGA statement. Along with no oversees transaction charge the exchange rate is less than 1% below the bank rate.
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We use a Saga card when we are in Portugal and always get a very good rate and no other charges, excellent :D :D

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Surely you're not old enough for one Maisie?
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laserblazer wrote:Surely you're not old enough for one Maisie?
Ah, but you are. :mrgreen:
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