How can I avoid travel fees?


How can I avoid travel fees? Many international travelers encounter foreign transaction fees while making purchases or withdrawing cash from an ATM in a foreign country. The easiest way to avoid a foreign transaction fee is to use a debit or credit card that waives foreign transaction fees while traveling abroad.


Can I use my Visa debit card internationally?

Q: Can I use my credit or debit card internationally? Yes, anywhere Visa is accepted. Visa fees will apply, and it will show on your statement as an international 1% transaction service fee.


How do I avoid foreign transaction fees when traveling?

3 tips to avoid foreign transaction fees
  1. Get a no-foreign-transaction-fee credit card. Though most credit cards do charge foreign transaction fees, there are a number that don't. ...
  2. Use a debit/checking account with no foreign transaction fees. ...
  3. Pay in the local currency.