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This might sound nieve but I would really like to buy dvds from abroad, particularly America & Australia.

My question is that when the price is quoted in dollars (or whichever currency), do the credit card companies whack a large charge on for currency conversion?

I know it`s a basic question but I would like to know before I dip my toe in the water.

Thanx.

No extra charges from credit card companies.
But best to use play.com or cdwow.com or you could get stung by customs for anything over £18 value.
Biteman!

There is extra charge by nearly all credit card companies added to the total for buying in foreign currencies they just don`t publicise it. It is typically between 2 and 4% (read the small print). The Nationwide credit card does not add any extra on it (that`s why I got one).

Lloyds TSB dont charge either.

Do try CDwow, they have some fantastic offers at the moment, `The Others` (Nicole Kidman) for an amazing £8.99, @The Gift` Kate Blanchett/Keanu Reeves` £5.99 both including postage. They are both Region 3 but my player (Pioneer 444) has no problems playing them.