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Rock 07-15-2012 07:01 PM
Any American cards offering the stupid chip and pin system yet?

PurpleFreight 07-16-2012 05:01 AM
Originally Posted by myoface (Post 1230076)
I never use a credit card overseas. I have a credit union ATM card and keep enough money in the account to always access some cash. They allow 3 withdrawals a month for free and after that is is 1 dollar per. There are so many places that dont accept CC, it easier to use cash money. Now, I typically fly to the same 5 or 6 countries every month so I can stockpile the currency. (except India...you are not allowed to take rupees out of country ;) )If you are always going to a new country it might be more difficult. But I would advise looking into a credit union account.
That's great until that country or continent's currency tanks and you have a bunch of worthless money. In this new world economy, it is getting more and more likely a scenario. No way I would travel without a Visa or Mastercard...accepted everywhere

SVTCobra 07-16-2012 09:22 AM
I use Charles Schwab Debit card with no annual fee, unlimited ATM withdraws and they pay all ATM fees foreign and domestic. And you actually talk to a live person in the US if you need to call them for anything.

myoface 07-16-2012 09:58 AM
Originally Posted by PurpleFreight (Post 1230545)
That's great until that country or continent's currency tanks and you have a bunch of worthless money. In this new world economy, it is getting more and more likely a scenario. No way I would travel without a Visa or Mastercard...accepted everywhere
Jeez.....you make it sound like I carry around a hundred thousand dollars in cash. I carry maybe 1 or 2 hundred in cash of various countries so when I get somewhere I have enough for a tip and dont have to hit the ATM every time I land. Also helps when something goes haywire and cash is not available, like this trip when I did not realize my ATM card was expired. Of course I carry a CC for emergencies.

JetA PourHomme 07-16-2012 02:48 PM
Originally Posted by SVTCobra (Post 1230647)
I use Charles Schwab Debit card with no annual fee, unlimited ATM withdraws and they pay all ATM fees foreign and domestic. And you actually talk to a live person in the US if you need to call them for anything.

Same, though I primarily use the card for ATM withdrawals. Purchases I have a Marriott Visa with Chase. No FOREX fees on it.

As for American version of Chip and Pin cards, Chase offers two for now that both do not have FOREX fees;

Hyatt

British Airways


I've also heard that Citi credit cards can be chipped, however you need to call them directly. A bit of a tedious process if you can even get one in the first place.

LoneStarM1A 07-16-2012 06:34 PM
Originally Posted by HKFlyr (Post 1230017)
Are you traveling through or going to live over here?
Just traveling through, but spending at least 2 weeks per month in the aforementioned countries for the foreseeable future.

Thanks for all the recommendations here, it looks like there are many good ones and I will check them all out. Thanks again.

FlybyKnite 07-17-2012 06:34 AM
Originally Posted by Rock (Post 1230420)
Any American cards offering the stupid chip and pin system yet?
Just got one from Andrews Federal Credit Union. No Annual Fee, but do impose a foreign trans fee.

WhiskyPilot 07-17-2012 07:05 AM
I use the Priority Club from Chase. There is a $45 annual fee starting the second year, but they give you a free night certificate that makes up for it.

https://creditcards.chase.com/credit...edit-card.aspx


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