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Post by dptashny on Aug 5, 2014 15:15:09 GMT
I would like to purchase some Ukrainian new issues from Ukrposhta.
However, I would like to know if my credit card (American Express) will be charged exchange fees.
Thanks!
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Aug 5, 2014 18:36:32 GMT
In my experience, the foreign exchange fees are charged by the credit card company and they differ by issuer. The normal range is between 1 and 3%. I recommend that you call the toll-free number on the back of your card and ask them what the foreign exchange fee is for your particular card.
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Andy Pastuszak
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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Aug 5, 2014 20:57:13 GMT
I have ordered from Ukrposhta using my Visa card and was never changed an exchange fee that I know of. Would it be part of the same transaction, or would it be a seperate charge?
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,265
What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Aug 5, 2014 21:11:50 GMT
Check your credit card statement -- it would appear there.
If Ukrposhta charged you in US$ then the credit card company wouldn't need to assess a foreign transaction fee.
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Andy Pastuszak
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Praying for my family and everyone in Ukraine.
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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Aug 5, 2014 22:45:26 GMT
Just checked my bank statement. I was not charged anything other than the price of the stamps. I did the math and the conversion rate was exactly what it should be.
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Post by dptashny on Aug 6, 2014 11:47:12 GMT
Thanks for the info!
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