Follow Us: Google+
 
Bankrate.com

Traveling with credit cards
Traveling with credit cards
credit cards
Cut card fees on purchase abroad

Credit card foreign transaction fees 
American Express
  • Issuer fee: 2.7%
  • MasterCard/Visa fee: N/A
  • Total: 2.7%; excluding Platinum and Centurion Cards.
Bank of America
  • Issuer fee: 2%
  • MasterCard/Visa fee: 1%
  • Total: 3%; American Express cards issued through Bank of America have a 1% total fee, including Accolades American Express, Accelerated Rewards and Cash Rewards American Express cards, Virgin Atlantic American Express and Asiana Airlines American Express.
Capital One
  • Issuer fee: none.
  • MasterCard/Visa fee: 1%; absorbed by Capital One
  • Total: 0%
Chase
  • Issuer fee: 2%
  • MasterCard/Visa fee: 1%
  • Total: 3%; excluding Chase Sapphire Preferred, Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card, Continental Airlines Presidential Plus Card, British Airways Visa Signature Card, Chase Priority Club Select Visa Card, Hyatt Gold Passport Card and United Mileage Plus.
Citi
  • Issuer fee: 2%
  • MasterCard/Visa fee: 1%
  • Total: 3%; fee waived on ThankYou Premier Card and ThankYou Prestige Card.
Discover
  • Issuer fee: none.
  • MasterCard/Visa fee: N/A
  • Total: 0%
Wells Fargo
  • Issuer fee: 2%
  • MasterCard/Visa fee: 1%
  • Total: 3%; fee waived for Visa signature cards.
Navy Federal Credit Union
  • Issuer fee: 0%
  • MasterCard/Visa fee: 1%
  • Total: 1%
First National Bank of Omaha
  • Issuer fee: 2%
  • MasterCard/Visa fee: 1%
  • Total: 3%; fee waived for Graphite American Express Card. 

« Back to Traveling with credit cards.

News alert Create a news alert for "credit cards"

advertisement

Show Bankrate's community sharing policy
            Connect with us
Compare Credit Card Rates



advertisement
Most Read
  1. Nick Nolte's house for sale
  2. 8 eerie ghost towns
  3. 5 best markets for home values
  4. What does a kitchen remodel entail?
  5. Don't sell a smelly house
  6. Headlight requirements by state
  7. 9 gas-only, fuel-efficient cars
  8. 8 affordable, classic cars for retirees
  9. 5 car models that lose value
  10. Top 10 states for foreclosure
Credit Card Averages
Product Rate
Balance Transfer Cards 15.92%
Cash Back Cards 16.34%
Low Interest Cards 11.01%
Rewards Cards 15.80%
Compare rates:
 

A little research could save you BIG on interest.

Don't have time? Our rate-tracker tool saves you time and money. Delivered Thursdays.
 
advertisement
Plastic Jungle, a gift card exchange site, said it's no longer buying or selling gift cards on its website.
Partner Center
advertisement

Advertising Disclosure: Bankrate.com is an independent, advertising-supported comparison service. Bankrate may be compensated in exchange for featured placement of certain sponsored products and services, or your clicking on links posted on this website.