When I am in the DR...and use my Visa card to make a purchase or to withdraw money...I get a rate of 17RD to my dollar. The rate is currently around 17.6 to 18 I know. Is this typical when using a Visa card to get screwed like this? It seems a little bit much. I made four transactions last time there for 32,500RD and that ends up costing me about $48USD if I figure the going rate at 17.5. If I figure it at 18RD to the dollar then I lose $96.
Is this normal and does anyone know a way around this?
Thanks much.
Is this normal and does anyone know a way around this?
Thanks much.