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Originally Posted by safari
I use a debit card when travelling abroad to wthdraw cash from ATM's, which is cheaper than exchanging currency at a bank or American Express office. Otherwise, I always use a credit card to make purchases whenever I can. I've never bought anything with my debit card.
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i did the same when i was in argentina for work: the exchange rate at the ATM was the same as a regular visa, which is infinitely better than what any place with a counter can give you. all the small markets which had the best prices only accepted cash.