or is it better take cash and exchange it there???
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most visas will work world wide. Check on the back of the card....if you see a cirrus symbol you're good. Also check your Bank Card for cirrus, they can be used everywhere, and will automatically convert for exchange rates....though be carefull, usually it is a % or flat fee charge per use
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The visa card should work no problems I don't know if Portugal uses the "chip & pin" as the UK does so the card will be read and a receipt that you will have to sign is produced. When my partner and I travel we purchase travellers cheques and she takes half and I the other half and cash them as needed. You can also use your ATM card in Canada just ask your bank for details.
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If the card is considered a "credit card" that is authorized by VISA, it should work fine. In Canada, we swipe the card's magnetic strip through a card reader and the card's number and transaction authorization code is printed on a receipt. The merchant will ask you to sign one copy and will retain that for their records. You will be given a second copy for your records. If the card is actually some sort of debit card, it may work in the bank ATM system here as long as it is part of the CIRRUS or PLUS network.
