Mastercard Credit Card

I'm going to canada in a few days and was curious if my mastercard will work if i go out shopping. The exchange rate is 1 us dollar = .86 canadian. is it a good idea to use my credit card, if i can?

Credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, and American Express are accepted all over the world. Any store that displays the Mastercard symbol or sign either on its doors, windows, or by the checkout stand will accept one from any country. There are advantages to using a credit card in that it reduces the amount of cash you need to carry. In addition when staying at a hotel or other accommodation most require a credit card upon check-in.

So yes, if the store you want to shop in takes Mastercard, you will be able to use your card there. Most major stores in Canada accept a variety of credit cards however there are a few that do not post the types of cards they do take. If you are not sure just ask an employee or at customer service if they accept Mastercard A very few (non-chain stores) may take only a Visa and some may take only a Mastercard.

2009-07-06 07:29:46 by TIffany

Chrysler & First National Bank co-branded Credit Card Launch

My credit card bank called me for two suspicious charges , over $ 800 each,made on my Mastercard (by the same person, for identical merchandise, for same amount), which I confirmed were fraudulent. Bank were able to get the merchant to reverse charges on one transaction, but for the second one, they asked me to call the merchant directly for giving the credit on my card. I did just that, but the merchant asked me to work the credit thru my bank ! My bank, in turn, has asked me to provide them with a notarized affidavit, for them to persue this fraud investigation. I am in the middle of preparing the requested documents, but where does this leave me, as far as my liability for this fraudulent charge ?

You gotta jump trhough their hoops - it can take up to 120 days for everything to clear. The worst part about it is that it can affect your credit rating for that period of time depending on your limit. But yes, the aformentioned $50 can be considered as a deductable is to insurance.

2007-05-22 10:03:29 by Ramji

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It says: Your credit card is not enrolled on Verified by Visa or MasterCard SecureCode. Please click below logos to lean more about Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode

Any ways to verify this credit card? (pre-paid credit card)

securecode is an Mastercard online pin. Not all card issuers use it so don't worry about it as your transaction will still be valid..just ignore the prompts...I used to work for a credit card company!

2008-06-03 12:07:58 by john k

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I need to send someone in another country money. If i go to a store that do western union.....could I send the person money using a mastercard credit card?

The western union website would not complete my transaction. They said my phone number couldn't be verified cause it was unlisted.

For Money Transfers, it's Cash or Debit only. Because it's immediate payment.

2009-03-03 21:42:02 by EverW.W.

What is the difference????
A credit card I want to apply for offers both visa and mastercard?

As far as I am aware there is no real difference. The interest rates are usually set by the card provider, not by Visa or Mastercard, so your provider will probably set the same interest rate for both. I have never seen a business that takes 1 but no the other.

And the people who say you don't need a credit card are wrong. For purchases over £100 the credit card company is jointly responsible with the seller under sale of goods legislation. This means that if you order something that does not arrive or which is faulty then the credit card company must refund you if the seller does not.

This is fantastic protection because you are protected if a company you deal with goes bust.

You are not guaranteed to get the same protection with Debit cards, even ones with a Visa logo.

My only advice would be that credit cards are a very expensive way to borrow, so pay it off in full each month.

2009-02-04 01:34:00 by LooWiiLBoYd