Portable financial transaction card capable of authorizing a transaction in foreign currencies

摘要: A transaction card is disclosed capable of authorizing a in foreign currency. The subject includes an internal microprocessor which connected to memory. Stored within the memory limit associated with each account cardholder. Also stored are one or more rates for converting into currencies. In operation, cardholder will select currency be used purchase. After selection, processor convert from local base selected country. Thereafter, during transaction, compare amount converted determine if approval code should generated. preferred embodiment, key pad provided on facilitate data entry. addition, LCD readout displaying code.