Credit card for trip

[DGSD]

Hello,

 

I'm looking to get a credit card to use overseas during my cruise. We will be traveling in Barcelona,Spain, then cruising to France, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Malta. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a preferred company? I don't want to use the one that I use for common household use.

Thanks!

 

 

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[GUT2407]

So many to pick from. Why not just a second card from your current provider.

[Clarea]

Hello,

 

I'm looking to get a credit card to use overseas during my cruise. We will be traveling in Barcelona,Spain, then cruising to France, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Malta. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a preferred company? I don't want to use the one that I use for common household use.

Thanks!

Capital One does not charge foreign transaction fees.

[TrqoisWtrs]

Capital One does not charge foreign transaction fees.

 

Neither does Citibank's AA Mastercard.

[mirp]

I thought Citibank aa card did charge fees. I learn something everyday.

 

 

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[Hlitner]

We are assuming you live in the USA and have a decent credit rating. In that case you would simply want a major credit card (MC or Visa) with no annual fees and zero foreign exchange fees. Accordingly we think that the CapitalOne MC fits. It is relatively easy to obtain (you can fill out their simple online application) as long as you are credit worthy.

 

Hank

Edited November 19, 2016 by Hlitner

[mrizer7773]

Depending on who you fly traditionally. Many airlines offer cards that you earn points and other rewards. Most airline cards do not charge over seas fees, and have decent exchange rates. We fly Southwest a lot! Their Chase Southwest Rewards card is pretty nice!

 

 

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[thinfool]

Suggest that you avoid Discover and American Express. Neither is easily available in Europe.

[DGSD]

Thanks for the great suggestions! Yes, I am in the US.

 

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[kitty9]

Suggest that you avoid Discover and American Express. Neither is easily available in Europe.

 

I've never had a problem using Am Ex in Europe or Asia or South America.

[easyboy]

I also use Capital One. You can update your online account to state trip dates and itinerary on when/where to use.

 

 

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[Scrapnana]

I would recommend taking at least two cards (from different accounts or companies). You never know when something could happen if you only have one.

[take us away]

Capital One does not charge foreign transaction fees.

 

Bank of America also has a travel credit card that does not charge transaction fees. I have one with a fairly low amount of credit for traveling. Agree with scrapnana and bring 2 with one with a larger allowable balance which stays locked in the safe

Edited November 19, 2016 by take us away

[danielsumner]

I travel a lot for pleasure, both cruises with my Dear Wife and Solo on my own. Asia, South America ect. I spent a month deep in the Amazon one time. I use Capital One Venture Card. It's free, no overseas fees ect. Great card for travel and get some cash back from travel bookings (airline tickets, hotels, cruises ect).

[Hlitner]

I've never had a problem using Am Ex in Europe or Asia or South America.

 

Just to set the record straight, AMEX cards cost at least $55 per year and their Green/Gold cards also charge a 2.7% foreign exchange fee on every foreign currency transaction. Given that there are quite a few fee free, foreign transaction fee free, MC and Visa cards.......enough said.

 

Hank

[tatt2ed]

Bank of America visa travel rewards is what we used. No annual fees, no foreign transaction fees, 0 apr for 18months, great rewards points earning percentage, and best of all a $200 bonus after you charge $1000 in your first 90 days.

 

But just as others have pointed out there are hundreds of good cards also.

 

We also did a charles schwab mastercard / debit card that reimbursed you for foreign atm fees. We just tried to cover all our bases and the just in cases.

[Enforcer]

Hi,

 

You could also consider a prepaid credit card.

 

Pete

[klfrodo]

Suggest that you avoid Discover and American Express. Neither is easily available in Europe.

 

I agree.

I travel for business and have a corporate AmEx card.

Half the time, I'm digging into my own wallet or personal card because someone doesn't accept American Express.

[Flatbush Flyer]

Though the initial thought of $450/yr fee may drop your jaw, at least take a look at the new Chase Sapphire Reserve Visa card. Spend several thousand during the first few months and get 100,000 miles/points signing bonus plus $300 statement credit for travel purchases plus a slew of other travel savvy benefits that functionally reduce the first year's cost of the card to $-0.00

If it's then too rich for your blood, dump the card in year 2.

Edited November 20, 2016 by Flatbush Flyer

[tatt2ed]

Though the initial thought of $450/yr may drop your jaw, at least take a look at the new Chase Sapphire Reserve Visa card. Spend several thousand during the first few months and get 100,000 miles/points signing bonus plus $300 statement credit for travel purchases plus a slew of other travel savvy benefits that functionally reduce the first year's cost of the card to $-0.00

If it's then too rich for your blood, dump the card in year 2.

I wish i got that one , but it was too rich for my blood but after further review it would have paid for itself more than once

[MicCanberra]

Capital One does not charge foreign transaction fees.

 

Same goes for the 28 degrees card.:D

[MicCanberra]

I would recommend taking at least two cards (from different accounts or companies). You never know when something could happen if you only have one.

 

Agreed, I take a Citibank debit card as well.:D

[NMLady]

Hello,

 

I'm looking to get a credit card to use overseas during my cruise. We will be traveling in Barcelona,Spain, then cruising to France, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Malta. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a preferred company? I don't want to use the one that I use for common household use.

Thanks!

 

 

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We use CapitolOne Quicksilver card. No foreign fees and gives 1.5% on all purchases. The 1.5% may be claimed as credit on card bill or can be requested as a check.

[Philob]

Though the initial thought of $450/yr fee may drop your jaw, at least take a look at the new Chase Sapphire Reserve Visa card. Spend several thousand during the first few months and get 100,000 miles/points signing bonus plus $300 statement credit for travel purchases plus a slew of other travel savvy benefits that functionally reduce the first year's cost of the card to $-0.00

If it's then too rich for your blood, dump the card in year 2.

 

Or go with the Chase Sapphire Preferred. Spend $4000 within 3 months and get rewards points worth $500. Book travel with Chase and get another $125.

0% foreign transaction fee. Annual fee $95, waived first year.

[buggins0402]

Or go with the Chase Sapphire Preferred. Spend $4000 within 3 months and get rewards points worth $500. Book travel with Chase and get another $125.

0% foreign transaction fee. Annual fee $95, waived first year.

 

DH has the reserve and I have had the preferred for little longer.

 

With the points he will earn (he just hit his spend) and what he already has in his United account, I hope to book some business class tickets half way around the world somewhere later in 2017. Then I'll have to get creative for the way home. :)

 

For our trip in February, used my signup points along with some miles already in my United account for a first class ticket to Saigon. DH had points from a United card and some miles for his ticket. I bought miles from AA on a mile sale and added to a few I had, we booked business class home from Seoul. So, with the points and the $2K spent for the miles we got flights worth over $10,000.

Edited November 20, 2016 by buggins0402