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Top Credit Cards That Don’t Have Foreign Transaction Fees

Sept. 28, 2011
2 min read
Top Credit Cards That Don’t Have Foreign Transaction Fees
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Via travelcreditcards.com, here is a list of the top cards that don't have foreign transaction fees (the newest addition is the Marriott Premier Visa):

50,000 points for Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. $95 annual fee, waived for the first year. 2x points on travel and dining.
60,000 points for the Amex Mercedes-Benz Platinum. $550 annual fee.
100,000 miles for Chase British Airways Visa Signature Card. $95 annual fee.
80,000 points for Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card plus free Category 1-4 hotel night. $85 annual fee.
60,000 points for Citi Premier® Card. $95 annual fee, waived for first year.
50,000 miles for Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card. $95 annual fee, waived for the first year. 2x points on all purchases.
60,000 points for The Platinum Card from American Express. $550 annual fee.
2 Free nights for Chase Hyatt Credit Card. $75 annual fee.
60,000 points for Chase IHG Rewards Club Select Credit Card $49 annual fee, waived for the first year.
20,000 points for the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card. No annual fee.
Chase Continental Presidential Plus card. $395 annual fee.

TPG featured card

Rewards rate
5X milesEarn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
2X milesEarn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day
Intro offer
Open Intro bonus
Enjoy a $250 travel credit & earn 75K bonus miles
Annual fee
$95
Regular APR
19.49% - 28.49% (Variable)
Recommended credit
Open Credit score description
670-850Excellent, Good

Pros

  • Stellar welcome offer of 75,000 miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, a $250 Capital One Travel credit to use in your first cardholder year upon account opening.
  • You'll earn 2 miles per dollar on every purchase, which means you won't have to worry about memorizing bonus categories
  • Rewards are versatile and can be redeemed for a statement credit or transferred to Capital One’s transfer partners

Cons

  • Highest bonus-earning categories only on travel booked via Capital One Travel
  • LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Enjoy $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening - that’s equal to $1,000 in travel
  • Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day
  • Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
  • Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how many you can earn
  • Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
  • Use your miles to get reimbursed for any travel purchase—or redeem by booking a trip through Capital One Travel
  • Enjoy a $50 experience credit and other premium benefits with every hotel and vacation rental booked from the Lifestyle Collection
  • Transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
  • Top rated mobile app