How it works  

The SIBS processing system automatically detects whether a card is eligible for DCC and converts the purchase amount (EUR) into the card’s home currency. The DCC option is displayed on the payment screen, allowing the customer to choose which currency they want the transaction to be carried out in. 

Types of cards that can be used 

DCC payments are only available for Visa and Mastercard, credit and debit cards (including some prepaid cards).

Commissions involved in a transaction

In a DCC payment, the amount is converted from EUROS into the card’s home currency using an up-to-date exchange rate that includes the mark-up displayed on the terminal screen.

Available currencies

The DCC is available in more than 40 major world currencies, including the currencies of the countries that account for the largest share of tourism in Portugal.