4 responses to “can i use my US credit card online while I’m in another country without incurring charges?”

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  pathfinder April 22nd, 2009 at 16:03

  JACQUES

  I have order something in the past from a foreign country, and I didn’t get changed anything extra.

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  imisidro April 25th, 2009 at 22:48

  ISRAEL

  First you need to inform your credit card company that you will use the card abroad. Otherwise, it might not work

  Unfortunately, credit card companies tack on additional fees such as conversion fees for cards used abroad. But if it is an online transaction and the transaction is in dollars, then you’ll have no problems. The fees kick in if you use foreign currency.

  The best approach is to call your credit card and ask them fees that you might incur

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  :) April 28th, 2009 at 04:54

  KARL

  I recently(12-10-07) traveled to Mexico and used my credit card while i was there.When i used it for paying on the internet i went through paypal and was not charged and fees or charges. However i was charged 1% of the total amount when i physically swiped it to pay for something. If you call your card company they can probably give you a quick answer. Good luck and enjoy your trip! =)

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  Bob April 29th, 2009 at 17:21

  SCOTTY

  You get the extra charges for foreign currency purchases. If you use it abraod, but are billed from a US dollar web site, it’s no different from doing it in the US.