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re: Best Credit Card to use overseas?

Posted on 12/30/24 at 2:09 pm to
Posted by Hank Tank
Member since Nov 2024
272 posts
Posted on 12/30/24 at 2:09 pm to
I've never had an issue with my Venture X card over seas. I did have some issues with AMEX not being accepted in a few places though
Posted by armytiger96
Member since Sep 2007
1667 posts
Posted on 12/30/24 at 4:37 pm to
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Not sure if it's across the Amex family of cards, but the Amex platinum and gold have no foreign transaction fees.


I was in UAE and Saudi Arabia a few weeks ago. Had trouble with Amex Platinum at some of touristy market shops in Dubai. Had to use visa as a back up without problems.

Didn't have fees on either card.
Posted by ArmydawgMD
Member since Sep 2020
544 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 3:45 pm to
I live in Germany, it is hard to find a place that accepts AMEX. Mastercard may be accepted, but usually with fees.

Your best bet is with Chase Sapphire or Capitol One Quicksilver/Venture/etc as neither one has foreign fees. Also never accept the conversion factor in the establishment, they typically offer you an option to pay in USD$. Select the Euro amount and it always comes out cheaper
Posted by hoopsgalore
Chicago, IL
Member since Nov 2013
8898 posts
Posted on 1/1/25 at 8:42 am to
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Also never accept the conversion factor in the establishment, they typically offer you an option to pay in USD$. Select the Euro amount and it always comes out cheaper


Good advice, no matter where you are. Same goes for ATMs.
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