With travel rewards cards, you can often avoid foreign currency transaction fees entirely. (simplethriftyliving.com)
Other fees such as foreign currency transaction fees may apply. (bankofthewest.com)
As of March 27 of this year, American Express eliminated the 2.7 % foreign currency transaction fee on purchases made outside the U.S. Savings on a typical five - day trip would be in the $ 50 range for most travelers. (frequentbusinesstraveler.com)