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Consumer Traveler Today: June 5
06-05-2010Consumer Traveler Today: 7 credit card rules in Europe: U.S. magnetic strip vs. smart chip — both should work
7 credit card rules in Europe: U.S. magnetic strip vs. smart chip — both should work
Posted: 04 Jun 2010 07:30 AM PDT
I just returned from a week-long trip through Germany and Switzerland. I used good old American credit cards with the normal magnetic strip on the back. It was never questioned at hotels, train stations or restaurants. However, many travelers are finding that American credit cards are being rejected because they don't contain smart chips.
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