Tesco’s bank charges

[Johnnyp]

Hi everyone

I’ve tried looking but can’t find the answer to what Tesco’s bank charge for buying Universal tickets in Dollars

Thanks for any info

[alvin_purple]

It's nearly impossible to find the answer to this. I've tried many times. Most banks will claim to have no charges, but what they do is give you a lower exchange rate. I've used Tesco in the past and I think the exchange rate was 3% lower.

It's really worthwhile getting a card that gives you the proper rate. There are a few out there, I use the Santander Zero credit card. You'll get the on the day Mastercard exchange rate. Wish I'd started using it years ago.

[BarryL]

Non sterling transactions fees are listed here
tescobank/guides/using-cards-abroad/

Avoid using it if at all possible

[FAMILY JACK]

Making purchases: We'll charge you 2.75% of the cost of your purchase on each transaction.

[leahamy]

Agree with Family Jack - used my Tesco credit card to pay for our villa last year, happened to be charged in dollars, and was charged 2.75%. Got caught out as I got the quote in sterling, won't happen again.

[Johnnyp]

Cheers

I should have said buying from Undercover Tourist before we go rather that buying over there

[scottsman]

Originally Posted by Johnnyp

Cheers

I should have said buying from Undercover Tourist before we go rather that buying over there

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I've done just that yesterday with undercover tourist (buy 2 days get 3 free offer) what I did was I put the money on my revolut card and paid using that so no fees involved, this should work with any currency card

just a small heads up when you pre purchase your tickets they will charge 2 amounts to your card the full fee and a smaller on between
$1-2 they will then ask you what the amount was to validate your purchase

[BarryL]

Originally Posted by Johnnyp

Cheers

I should have said buying from Undercover Tourist before we go rather that buying over there

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Non sterling transaction fees will be the same whether you buy in person when you're there or if you order online and pay in dollars

[gismo1554]

Also just to add - Tesco charge non-sterling transaction fees for anything it classes as "foreign currency" so even if you purchase currency from somewhere like FairFX or Travelex they charge you this fee. My sister was caught out with this last year and cancelled her Tesco credit card for this very reason.