Guernsey

[Caran]

Is Guernsey classed as abroad when it comes to using credit cards. Where possible we use the Tesco credit card to get the points. When we are abroad though we use the Post Office one so we don't get charged a surcharge. Does anyone know if we would be charged with a Tesco card there?

[Buenchico]

Since residents of the Channel Islands aren't eligible for Tesco credit cards,
http://www.tescobank.com/personal/finance/finance/creditcards/clubcc/apply.html
it would seem likely Tesco Finance regards Guernsey as 'abroad' for the purposes of credit card transactions.

However, any charges are likely to be minimal (or simply waived) since no currency exchange is required (because the Guernsey pound has parity with the British pound and transactions in sterling are commonplace).

[Caran]

Thanks for that Buenchico, we will probably take both with us just to be sure.

[mrsmaveric]

hope you enjoy guernsey carandrog my family live there and i go often..its a lovely place..im assuming you havent been before lol...

[Caran]

MrsM never been to Channel Islands before, looking forward to it. Setting off tomorrow, staying at hotel in Poole as ferry is 9.30 a.m. Then returning very late 27th. Never been away at Christmas before, always spent it with the kids.

[mrsmaveric]

take it you are going on the condor fast ferry carandrog?? its lovely when you sail into st peter port..you must try out some of the local restaraunts the food is amazing..i always go in the summer..it could be a rough crossing mind you..so be prepared..i do hope you have a lovely time..

[Caran]

Thanks Mrs.M.