Foreign Transaction Fee Calculator
Calculate foreign transaction fees for credit cards, banks, and currency exchanges. Compare fees across major currencies and avoid hidden charges when traveling or shopping internationally.
Step 1: Transaction Details
Leave as 1 if amount is already in your home currency
Understanding Foreign Fees
Foreign transaction fees are typically 1-3% of the transaction amount. Some cards charge currency conversion fees (1-2%) plus international service fees (1%). Always check your bank’s fee structure.
Step 2: Fee Settings
Fee Structure
Total Fee = Transaction Amount × (Bank Fee% + Credit Card Fee% + Currency Conversion Fee%) + Fixed Fees
Total Cost = Transaction Amount + Total Fee
Foreign Transaction Fee Results
Total Transaction Cost
Bank & Card Comparison
| Bank / Card | Foreign Fee | ATM Fee | Total Cost | Annual Savings* |
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*Based on $5,000 annual foreign spending
How to Reduce Foreign Transaction Fees
Use No-Fee Credit Cards
Many travel credit cards offer 0% foreign transaction fees. Popular options include Chase Sapphire, Capital One Venture, and airline-branded cards.
Choose Local Currency
When given the choice, always pay in the local currency instead of your home currency to avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) fees (5-10%).
Use Specialist Banks
Banks like Revolut, Wise (TransferWise), and Charles Schwab offer low or no foreign transaction fees and excellent exchange rates.
Withdraw Larger Amounts
If using ATMs abroad, withdraw larger amounts less frequently to minimize fixed ATM fees (typically $2-5 per withdrawal).
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