Best credit card for cargo pilots?
07-16-2012 | 05:01 AM
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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.
)If you are always going to a new country it might be more difficult. But I would advise looking into a credit union account.
07-16-2012 | 09:22 AM
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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.
07-16-2012 | 09:58 AM
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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.
07-16-2012 | 02:48 PM
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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.
07-16-2012 | 06:34 PM
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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.
Thanks for all the recommendations here, it looks like there are many good ones and I will check them all out. Thanks again.
07-17-2012 | 07:05 AM
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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
https://creditcards.chase.com/credit...edit-card.aspx
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