American Dollars
Do Canadian grocery stores, gas stations, etc. accept american dollars? If so, do they charge a fee or are they happy to get the US dollars that are worth more? My US credit card will bill me at the...
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Prepaying for fuel is the law in BC. It is known as Grant's Law after a service station attendant was killed in a gas and dash incident.
Most larger stations have prepay pumps, where you can just enter your debit or credit card. I do not know if there is any issue using a US card in them.
On tip, at Safeway stores in BC that have gas stations, if you buy $40.00 in groceries (use your Safeway card or get one once you are here), you get 5 cents per litre off the price of gas.
The Safeway in my home town has diesel too, I am pretty sure the discount applies to it too. The pumps at at least some of the stores are big rig friendly.
Most larger stations have prepay pumps, where you can just enter your debit or credit card. I do not know if there is any issue using a US card in them.
On tip, at Safeway stores in BC that have gas stations, if you buy $40.00 in groceries (use your Safeway card or get one once you are here), you get 5 cents per litre off the price of gas.
The Safeway in my home town has diesel too, I am pretty sure the discount applies to it too. The pumps at at least some of the stores are big rig friendly.
