Maria Adams, Credit Cards Moderator
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The Citizens Bank credit card foreign transaction fee is either 3% (min $1.5) or 3% (min $1.5), depending on the specific credit card.
A foreign transaction fee is a surcharge that some credit cards add to transactions processed outside of the United States. The fee applies whether it’s a purchase at a physical location in a foreign country or an online transaction through an internationally-based merchant.
Citizens Bank Foreign Transaction Fees:
- Citizens Bank Cash Back Plus™ World Mastercard®: 3% (min $1.5)
- Citizens Bank Spring™ World Mastercard®: 3% (min $1.5)
Foreign transaction fees are an unnecessary burden, whether you’re traveling or just shopping online from an international merchant. If you’re not loyal to Citizens Bank, you can also check our editors’ latest picks for the best no foreign transaction fee credit cards on the market to weigh your options.
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