What should I do if I only have a magnetic stripe card for credit cards? ?

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Eastern Sea

Highway tolls and gas station refueling can both be settled in cash. Some banks today are unable to upgrade original magnetic stripe cards to chip credit cards.

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HappyTraveler

I used a magnetic stripe card in France, except in the north and west, I can use it in the south and east ~ referring to expressway toll collection. Self-service gas station magnetic stripe cards are not available, so I have to find one with staff on duty.

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