The Best Credit Cards for International Travel

Earlier this month we cautioned readers about foreign currency credit card fees. But is there a credit card out there that stands above others as the best card for international travel?

American Express cards are often noted for their customer service for cardmembers traveling abroad, and they do charge between one and two percent less than other card companies for foreign transactions. Of course, although Amex cards are widely accepted around the world, they are still not as widely accepted as Visa and MasterCard.

If you’d rather have a Visa or MasterCard in your pocket, Capital One credit cards do not charge a foreign currency transaction fee, although their currency conversion rate may not be as favorable as Amex’s. Combined with the Capital One no-hassle airline miles rewards program, however, any air travel rewards Capital One credit card makes a great choice for traveling abroad.

For applicants with good credit, I recommend the Capital One Venture or VentureOne cards. The Venture card pays double miles for every dollar spent (for a $59 annual fee); the VentureOne card pays 1.25 miles for every dollar spent and has no annual fee. Both cards have competitive interest rate and, of course, don’t charge foreign currency transaction fees.

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