How to avoid international transaction fees when visiting the US

axlfan on 28/02/2017 - 11:06

Hey guys,

I will be going to the US soon (Las Vegas) for a one week software development training programme. :)

Anyways, for my daily purchases how to avoid the fees on my Australian cards? Is there a prepaid card I can buy with zero fees or something like that?

Thanks!

Travel

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    • axlfan on 28/02/2017 - 11:40
      -2

      Am not asking for credit cards with no fees. I cna find that info myself. I need a short term solution for a week.

      Something like prepaid cards or any other means of paying for purchases. Thanks!

      • indium on 28/02/2017 - 11:47
        +5

        Those are the 'cards' to choose from though to avoid the fees, some are credit cards but your best option is to open a citibank plus account and use the debit card linked to the bank account.

  • nomoneynoproblems on 28/02/2017 - 12:43
    +1

    If you don't have a credit card i.e 28 degrees, then just change straight cash now. Avoid fees altogether. Have fun in Vegas!

    • axlfan on 01/03/2017 - 09:38

      Thank you :) looks like cash it is.

  • billyb67 on 28/02/2017 - 14:00
    +1

    Stop using cards ? There's this thing called cash you might wanna try…

  • bluesky on 28/02/2017 - 14:26

    The Citi Plus debit card is a great card for travel. No foreign fees for ATM withdrawal and purchases.

  • RockyRaccoon on 28/02/2017 - 20:40

    Is there a prepaid card I can buy with zero fees or something like that?

    If there is how would they make money?

    • axlfan on 01/03/2017 - 09:38

      Understand a one time fee. But per transaction fee is the issue.

      Perhaps i cud load up a pre paid card there with cash and use that.

      • RockyRaccoon on 03/03/2017 - 17:59

        No they arent there for your convenience - although that would be nice. They make money only on the fees. Enjoy the trip

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