Cirrus card use abroad

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Roykeane16

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I am going abroad and have just cancelled my VISA that I used to make reservations in a hotel. Can I use Cirrus on my lasercard OK abroad to pay large transactions with PIN instead of a credit card? i.e. why use credit card if we can use Cirrus?? I am going to Lisbon by the way! Thanks.
 
It will only work with ATMs. You are confusing it Laser which you can use in shops, but only in Ireland. In other words you are stuck with having to carry large amounts of cash.


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Isn't Cirrus for ex eurozone cash withdrawals only?
Don't daily limits apply?
I didn't think that Cirrus provided for debit card facilities abroad like Maestro does?
Cirrus charges may well be higher than the equivalent charges on a credit card - especially for cash withdrawals from a preloaded account.
Your normal Irish ATM card will work (cash withdrawals) anywhere in the eurozone for the same charge (if any).
 
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Towger said:
It will only work with ATMs. You are confusing it Laser which you can use in shops, but only in Ireland. In other words you are stuck with having to carry large amounts of cash.
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I've used laser abroad!!
 
pat murphy said:
I've used laser abroad!!
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Presumably you mean that you used the ATM or Cirrus/Maestro facility on the same card? Laser does not work abroad:

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Q: Can I use my Laser Card in other countries?

A: Laser Card can only be used in the Republic of Ireland. However, some banks and building societies that issue Laser Cards include other payment facilities on the Laser Card which allow the customer to use the card in ATMs and retail outlets abroad. Contact your bank or building society to confirm if these facilities are available on your card.
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