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Choosing the Best Credit Card for International Travel

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Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Key Takeaways

  1. A travel credit card may help you earn rewards on travel purchases or use your rewards to cover travel expenses.
  2. Ideally, a travel credit card won’t charge a fee for transactions outside the United States.
  3. Some credit cards may offer travel perks like airport lounge access, Global Entry or TSA PreCheck discounts, and travel insurance. However, credit cards with these perks may charge a high annual fee.

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