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Old Dec 9, 2008, 3:22 pm
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Originally Posted by mia
Fidelity has announced a substantially similar offer...

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/stor...00F7828103B%7D

The press release is primarily about a new product Fidelity Retirement Rewards Card, but read all the way to the end:

With enhancements scheduled for early 2009, the new Fidelity Investment Rewards American Express Card and the Fidelity Investments 529 College Rewards American Express Card will be offering a new 2 percent earn rate on retail purchases
I did not see mention of a 0% foreign transaction fee. If it is 0%, then the Fidelity card is a good deal. If not, then it's of little use for overseas transactions as the exchange fee will eat up the refund, and Amex has much less acceptance outside the US.

I think the 1.5% Fidelity card used to have no foreign exchange fees but they added one after a while. Anyone remember?
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