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International Traveling ... Banks and Credit Cards

As most immigrants have experienced.... or just someone who likes to travel... credit cards tends to charge foreign transaction fees..usually like 3%, and traveling with more than 5 thousand dollars cash will become problematic... So keeping some info. on international banks on frequently visited countries.... will prove more than useful. In China, I saw a friend use HSBC.... Credit card wise... VISA and Mastercard seems more predominantly accepted. Top credit cards with no foreign transaction fees for international travel BankAmericard Travel Rewards® credit card:  Best for no annual fee Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card:  Best sign-up bonus Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card:  Easiest travel redemption Capital One® Quicksilver® Cash Rewards Credit Card:  Best for cash back Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard®:  Best for chip-and-PIN - See more at: https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/top-credit-cards/no-foreign-transaction-fee-credit-card/#sthash.MQtZe3h4.