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Barbara · October 19, 2006, 06:21 PM

I am thinking about getting a Capital One card to use in Mexico to avoid the 3% exchange fee my other card charges.
Has anyone used one in Mexico?
Is there anything that I should be concerned about that I might not be thinking about?

Barbara

bellesgirl · October 19, 2006, 07:49 PM

I just got one too, for the same reason. I opted for the CASH back rather than the miles.

Barbara · October 19, 2006, 07:57 PM

Thanks, I am considering the same one. Did it take long to get it?

Barbara

maddaug · October 19, 2006, 09:19 PM

We used our Capital One card with no problems in Cancun. I did call them and tell them our travel dates though.
Another tip from Tuggers I hadn't considered.

bellesgirl · October 20, 2006, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Barbara

Thanks, I am considering the same one. Did it take long to get it?

Barbara

I applied online and got the card within a week. I just used it to order flowers for someone in England and the exchange rate was the same as the going rate - no add ons that I can see. So far so good

chrisnwillie · October 20, 2006, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by maddaug

We used our Capital One card with no problems in Cancun. I did call them and tell them our travel dates though.
Another tip from Tuggers I hadn't considered.

What number did you call to let them know you would be in Cancun? I can never get a person to speak to there!

maddaug · October 22, 2006, 07:58 AM

I am sure I used the number on the back of the card. I can't recall ever having trouble getting thru to speak to someone. You could also try looking online for another number. Sorry I can't be more help.

maddaug · October 23, 2006, 07:23 AM

This is a website where one can get a human at many companies. Thought I'd pass it on.

http://www.gethuman.com/us/

Another tip from none other than a fellow tugger!!

October 19, 2006, 06:21 PM	#1
Barbara TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 206	Which Capital One card? I am thinking about getting a Capital One card to use in Mexico to avoid the 3% exchange fee my other card charges. Has anyone used one in Mexico? Is there anything that I should be concerned about that I might not be thinking about? Barbara __________________ Barbara

October 19, 2006, 07:57 PM	#3
Barbara TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 206	Thanks! Thanks, I am considering the same one. Did it take long to get it? Barbara __________________ Barbara

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October 19, 2006, 07:49 PM	#2
bellesgirl TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 254 Resorts: Orlando Intl Resort Club	I just got one too, for the same reason. I opted for the CASH back rather than the miles.

October 19, 2006, 09:19 PM	#4
maddaug TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 348 Resorts: Longboat Bay Club	We used our Capital One card with no problems in Cancun. I did call them and tell them our travel dates though. Another tip from Tuggers I hadn't considered.

October 22, 2006, 07:58 AM	#7
maddaug TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 348 Resorts: Longboat Bay Club	I am sure I used the number on the back of the card. I can't recall ever having trouble getting thru to speak to someone. You could also try looking online for another number. Sorry I can't be more help.

October 23, 2006, 07:23 AM	#8
maddaug TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 348 Resorts: Longboat Bay Club	This is a website where one can get a human at many companies. Thought I'd pass it on. http://www.gethuman.com/us/ Another tip from none other than a fellow tugger!!