Charge cards sneak new fees past travelers

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Banks that issue MasterCard and Visa credit cards are beginning to increase their surcharges on overseas purchases. Travelers still benefit from currency conversion rates through credit cards, which are 2% to 3% contrasted with cash conversion rates of 5% to 10%. The largest issuers of cards, Citigroup and Bank One, will impact 478 million cardholders. American Express and Diners Club are keeping their currency conversion fees at 1%.

Publisher: Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 1999
Travel, Finance, Prices and rates, MasterCard International Inc., Visa Inc.

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Charge cards cut collision benefits

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Chase Manhattan Bank and American Express may lead the way for most major credit cards to revoke or change their rental automobile coverage service provided to card holders. Reasons cited include high costs to card companies and reluctance of overseas rental agencies to accept credit card coverage.

Publisher: Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 1993
Management, Automobile lease and rental industry, Car leasing, Car rental

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Discount dining programs: cheaper meals, more miles

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Seven discount dining card programs are evaluated for the number of participating restaurants, locations of the restaurants and other benefits, including awarding of frequent flier mileage. The programs offer discounts ranging from 10-25% on meals.

Publisher: Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 1997
Evaluation, Marketing, New York, New York, Restaurants, Dinners and dining, Dining, San Francisco, California

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Subjects list: Credit cards, Services
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