agusta Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 I need to make a few purchases in the US, anyone know how much HSBC (debit card) will charge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 HSBC will charge you more than the exchange rate on the day, but depending how much your purchase will cost, it's not a lot of difference. I always ask the companies if they accept Paypal, which only charge you the correct rate on the day. Most companies will accept Paypal,as it's quicker for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officerdibble777 Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Banks will always want to make as much as possibe off you,Paypal is a much easier and cheaper way to pay although their rates ae not always the best.You can check the rate they are offering if you "click your profile"....in the "Financial Information"...click "currency ballance"..on the right hand side under "Currency Exchange"..input 1 gbp and convert to usd. I bought some Briley chokes yesterday and used paypal to pay for them the rate was $1.55,it worked out to about £30 per choke and $8 delivery. Another good thing about paypal,my bank want £25 to transfer money to my Bank of America account regardless of amount,what I do is make a gift to my Mrs and have her paypal linked to our B of A account .Transaction fee ....nil john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agusta Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Thanks for the advice. I'll contact them and see if PayPal is accepted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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