Beware if buying from the UK on Credit Card

Ordered some Spanish Brandy which I wanted for a birthday present, pleasantly surprised that it arrived on time, well packed and in perfect condition - well impressed..... until, I got the bill on my credit card, which although advertised in Sterling and paid for in Sterling, was charged and extra 2.5% on top for a 'non-sterling transaction fee' which according to the bank was levied by the supplier - very disappointed, the brandy was expensive compared to ship prices, but I felt worth it to get it in the UK, but this extra unexpected charge is disappointing - not this if you are buying from the UK