Phelix Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Probably a real noob question but i have always wondered whats the difference between MasterCard and Visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanathos Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 The logo? That's really the only difference between them these days now that every bank and their subsidiary has their own credit card division and the interest rates are all the same. Used to be, places would oftentimes take one, but not the other...then it was Mastercard and Visa, but American Express wasn't accepted in many places. Now it doesn't really matter what you get.The only real difference I can tell you between them is in traveler's cheques. As someone who has lost traveler's cheques from Visa, Mastercard, AND AMEX, I can say unequivocally that Mastercard has the best customer support and is the fastest at getting your cheques replaced and have you back out doing your thing. AMEX gives you a token amount in replacement cheques to tide you over while they conduct a painstakingly long investigation (that leaves you trying to figure out how to budget 250 dollars to last you an entire week in a foreign place), and Visa gives you some hassle/delay, but is pretty quick at replenishing the whole lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phelix Posted May 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 ok cool thanks for the info +) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wert Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Some porn sites won't take MasterCard, but do take Visa...go figure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo67 Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 For what it's worth, Mastercard isn't accepted for online tobacco orders anymore either .... but Visa, Amex and Discover all are, they even take Dinner's club and Carte Blanche ???? but not M/C? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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