Getting Credit Card For Usa Holiday - Mastercard Ok?

[Friar]

Hi,

After a bit of local knowledge...

I am getting a new credit card that does not charge for using abroad.

Is MasterCard as widely accepted in the USA as Visa?

Thanks

Friar

[delta7]

I used this

http://www.mytravelcash.com/

 

you can load it with as much as you want and then use it like a mastercard. This will give you a known limit to spend. When you come home you can withdraw remaining cash from ATM. I had no problem with using it

[Snacko]

Yes, almost everyplace takes MC or Visa.

 

Other cards are more limited in use, but those two are used everywhere.

 

Where are you going Colin?

[Friar]

Thanks chaps, just wanted to make sure. We are off to Florida on what will probably be our last family holiday for quite a while.

[Snacko]

Disney World?

[Friar]

Expect so, Universal seems to be top of the list

[BadAim]

M/C and Visa are pretty much the same thing. Amex can be problematic sometimes. Have Fun. Then get back to work, you have a lot of people to support.

[Pooka]

Some Credit Cards charge for the exchange rate, I used a Capital One and there was no charge, also let them know the dates it could be used out of country.  From July 1st to the 29th of July for example.

[T_O_A_D]

If ya get a chance Cape Canaveral is worth a look also.

 

Besides the 6 foot rat at Disney, the fish breath Lions at Sea World, and the stainless Delorian at Universal Studio.

 

My Sister lives there, If I was still off work I'd consider a flight down and visit her and share a pint with ya.

[Kira]

DO NOT go with Discover.  I've seen more than a few places (including one where I used to work) that don't take Discover.  Their rates for businesses are too high.

[Perfesser]

Watch that damn mouse in Disney. He had my wallet empty before I could say "make a wish".