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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 8:28 am
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alemdohorizonte
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Originally Posted by mannon89
We spend a lot of time overseas and are looking for a credit card that does not charge fees for foreign transactions. Points for airfare would be good too. What can you recommend? and maybe which to avoid with other hidden fees? We have excellent credit, so should qualify for most anything.

Thanks!
i have the cap 1, pent fed, cairman amex and wells fargo signature visa card. all, except the pent fed, offer 0%. by far the best in my opinion is the wells fargo signature card. they have never turned it off (despite my never having advised them of my travel plans in advance--and going through africa, eastern europe, etc.) and the customer service is always excellent. they don't convert to airline miles but you can redeem the points for $$ at a very good rate and they pay double points for T&E expenses.

not sure where you are located but you need a relationship with wells fargo and must ask your banker to apply for it for you. if you travel a significant amount overseas, it is worth going out of your way to get this card.
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