We are going to the Cup as well. Cant wait! They had even checked with Discover in the states before they left. I will post my findings for you tomorrow. Just trying to minimize extra fees, if possible. However I do not know if Discover is excepted there. It's up to you— and your network—to show us the places you love. I am traveling to England and Ireland from the USA and I prefer to use my Discover card b/c I get 5% cash back on hotel purchases during that time. The place I go has about 4 ATM's in a 1 block radius so I will check them out. My Visa provider is charging 3%, Wachovia bank card is charging 2%, and USAA Mastercard is charging 1%. Discover your next short break in Ireland. Visa and or Mastercard are the cards of choice when traveling in Euorpe. ABN AMRO is the best way to go if you need more than 300 euro. :))Thanks for both of your replies. 11 Day Discover Ireland Tour; 7 Day Magnetic North Adventure Tour; 6 Day Northern Island Tour; You need to inform your bank that you'll be travelling in both the UK and Ireland. Thanks.I'm in the process of planning a European trip...so no true experience but the Frommer book I've been reading says Discover is not accepted at all in Europe. Using Bing Places for Business, local business owners can verify their existing listing on Bing, edit or update the listing information, add photos, videos, services and other information that shows their business in the best possible way. Take care all.I have never been able to use my Discover card anywhere in Euorpe. London I am not worried about because we are staying with friends.

Learn How. They said they were going to start charging an international rate for Sometimes it helps if you go to the actual 'source' first"...My Card Account: Using Card Internationally..."The "Source"'s customer service actually told me yesterday on the phone that it was accepted in Discover personnel must not be able to read their own FAQ pages either:"Cards are currently accepted in Canada, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and As was mentioned earlier, I have found that the Capital One Visa is the only card not to charge a currency exchange fee. My Visa provider is charging 3%, Wachovia bank card is charging 2%, and USAA Mastercard is charging 1%.Just trying to minimize extra fees, if possible.

Pro Tip: Northern Ireland uses a different currency. With very very small charges ("Bank Charge") were listed attached to the actual charge for what was purchased...most ranged from 35 cents to a dollar per transaction...I would highly advise using your Visa; you save a ton by doing so and you are assured that the attractions will accept it.<<>>While Visa only charges a 1% interaction fee, many banks add up to 3-4% additional, some add flat fees as well to each international credit card transaction.To really know what you are paying for purchses, use this guide:Note #1: only Capital One absorbs all fees (including the Visa currency transaction fee) associated with international credit card transactions.Note #2: I agree that Visa is available more often than any other card. You'll need Sterling (£). Try Mastercard or Visa. We are going to Dublin, Galway area and then south of there and back up to Dublin. Just wanted to be helpful. Hope you have fun. Discover cards aren't universally accepted like Visa and Mastercard cards, but they're not that far off. Just wanted to let you know what I found out today. ... from our flagship cash back credit card to our flexible travel credit card. Best of luck to you!The Discover card is useless in the Netherlands and Belgium. I do know that some ATM's like Fortis bank, Postbank, and Rabobank have a limit on how much cash you can take out at one time, or in a day using your VISA card. In Northern Ireland, the Pound Sterling is used. DISCOVER card in Amsterdam. It's much appreciated. Could anyone tell me if they have used Discover card in Amsterdam. I have heard of people using AMEX, MC, and Visa, but I am travelling to Amsterdam for the cannabis cup and only have a Discover card. J-I checked today at the cash machines that I typically use and none of them take the Discover card. While foreign currency is generally not accepted, some large shops in places popular with tourists, will accept major foreign currencies such as dollars and sterling, but the rate you will be offered will generally be inferior to that offered by a bank or credit card issuer. I have heard of people using AMEX, MC, and Visa, but I am travelling to Amsterdam for the cannabis cup and only have a Discover card. Could anyone tell me if they have used Discover card in Amsterdam. Site Map. I came home and my Visa statement (accesed online) was correct. Otherwise, you may have card issues. From the best things to do and places to see, find inspiration and start planning here. (Rant alert-Discover card holders can be an odd breed. Discover doesn't charge any international fee on purchases. Most busineses prefer Visa or Mastercard. Some busineses will only take a credit card for purchases over a certain amount. I took my Discover card w/ me to Belgium, it was worthless. Do many places (restaurants, shops, hotels) in Paris accept the Discover Card credit card? Also, has anyone been able to get cash advances from their Discover card from an ATM in Amsterdam. Discover doesn't charge any international fee on purchases.