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Whether you’re eyeing a long-distance beach destination or yearning to explore the riches of Europe, summer is a popular time to fly internationally. Those far-flung vacations can hit the wallet hard so be smart about saving money wherever you can. One of the easiest ways to economize can be by using a credit card with no foreign transactions fees. It may not seem like much, but paying those foreign transaction fees can add an extra 2 to 3 percent onto your vacation bill. Here are three of our favorite credit cards with no foreign transactions fees.

Chase Sapphire Preferred Card

This card is popular for so many reasons, not least of which is that it has no foreign transaction fee. You’ll also get a welcome bonus of 50,000 Ultimate Rewards points after you put $4,000 on the card in the first 3 months. You’ll get another 5,000 points once you add your first authorized user makes a purchase. The card also earns you 2X points on travel and dining-related purchases. Users enjoy 25% greater value when they redeem points for travel-related items like airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises on the Chase Ultimate Rewards site.

Also appealing is the fact that the card offers you a 1:1 transfer points ratio to Chase partners like British Airways Executive Club, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Hyatt Gold Passport and more. There is a fee of $95 due annually but it’s waived in your first year.

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

If you’re a business owner looking for a card with no foreign transaction fees, you can’t do much better than the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card.

Not only does it not have a foreign transaction fee, it also has a generous sign-up bonus. You can earn 80,000 bonus points once you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months, which can get you a whopping $1,000 toward travel on the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal.

You’ll also get 3 points per $1 (up to $150,000) in select business and travel categories each account year. You get 1 point per $1 on all other spending (unlimited). If you redeem your points for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards you’ll get an additional 25%. There is an annual fee of $95, which is not waived in the first year.

Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express

If you like staying at Starwood affiliated hotels and want a card with no foreign transaction fees, the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express is worth considering.

Right now you’ll receive 25,000 bonus Starpoints once you put $3,000 worth of purchases on the card in the first 3 months. Cardholders receive 2X Starpoints for every $1 they spend on eligible purchases with hotels and resorts that are participating in the Starwood Preferred Guest program. You earn 1 Starpoint for any other purchase.

Cardmembers also get credit for two stays and five nights every year toward SPG Gold and Platinum Elite status. Often Starpoints may be transferred at a 1:1 ratio to SPG’s transfer partners. With every 20,000 Starpoints you transfer to an SPG airline partner, you receive an additional 5,000 points or miles bonus. You also get free unlimited Boingo Wi-Fi. The annual $95 fee is waived in the first year.

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Delta® Reserve for Business

• Annual Fee: $450 fee
• Foreign Fees: No
• Card Type: Travel

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• Earn 40,000 bonus miles and 10,000 MQMs after you spend $3,000 in purchases with your new Card in the first 3 months.†
• Earn 15,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) and 15,000 bonus miles after you reach $30,000 in eligible purchases on your Card in the calendar year.
• Earn 2 Miles per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta. Earn 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.
• Settle into your seat sooner with Priority Boarding and enjoy 20% savings on eligible in-flight purchases in the form of a statement credit.
• Pay no foreign transaction fees when you spend overseas.‡
• Complimentary Delta Sky Club® Access.‡
• Terms and limitations apply
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Delta® Reserve for Business

• Annual Fee: $450 fee
• Foreign Fees: No
• Card Type: Travel

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Earn 40,000 bonus miles and 10,000 MQMs after you spend $3,000 in purchases with your new Card in the first 3 months.† Earn 15,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) and 15,000 bonus miles after you reach $30,000 in eligible purchases on your Card in the calendar year. Earn 2 Miles per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta. Earn 1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases. Settle into your seat sooner with Priority Boarding and enjoy 20% savings on eligible in-flight purchases in the form of a statement credit. Pay no foreign transaction fees when you spend overseas.‡ Complimentary Delta Sky Club® Access.‡ Terms and limitations apply See Rates & Fees Breakdown Earn (pt.) Spend 3 months 0 $3,000 Per dollar on eligible purchases with Delta Purchases 2.00 $1 All Purchases 1.00 $1 Apply Now
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