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From: 2141smh@aluxe.UUCP (henning)
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Subject: Re: Credit Cards in Europe
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Date: Sun, 28-Oct-84 10:58:44 EST
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From the keys of Steve Henning, AT&T Bell Labs, Reading, PA aluxe!2141smh

> Forget any other credit cards, although I suspect that oil company outlets (e.g.
> Shell and Exxon affiliates) may accept their US credit cards.

In 4 trips to Europe and driving through all countries of western Europe I have
never run across a gas station that would accept credit cards.  Also I have not
run across any place that would accept Diner's club and not AmEx, Visa, or
Master Charge.  With the last 3 you can go anywhere.