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Using your card Abroad

Are you a frequent international traveller? Does the rate of commission and foreign transaction charges worry you when using your card abroad?

The following cards can help you reduce your bills when using your credit card abroad:

Nationwide:

The only UK card issuer not to charge any international handling fees on foreign card purchases and withdrawals. The Nationwide Cash Advance fee is only 0.5% (minimum 50p), compared to a typical 2% / minimum £2 from other card issuers. More>>

 

Other good cards to use abroad:

There are no other card issuers who do not charge on foreign currency purchases other than Nationwide. Other card issuers, such as Barclaycard, may offer you other options, when abroad, such as travel assistance, flight booking services, or some type of limited free insurance.

American Express offer some deals to their credit card owners such as extensive compensation should they be denied boarding of their scheduled flight. Plus American Express exchange rates are usually more favourable than their competitors as the rates are calculated through their own systems.