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Home Credit Cards What Is Bank of America’s Foreign Transaction Fee?

What Is Bank of America’s Foreign Transaction Fee?

Bank of America Foreign Transaction Fee

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Most Bank of America credit cards charge a 3% foreign transaction fee. However, Bank of America also offers cards with no foreign transaction fees.

Written by Kari Dearie

Aug 17, 2022

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  1. How much is Bank of America’s foreign transaction fee?
  2. Examples of Bank of America’s foreign transaction fees
  3. Do I need to notify Bank of America before using my credit card abroad?
  4. Tips for using a Bank of America credit card abroad

When using your Bank of America credit card abroad—or even while making purchases online with international vendors—charges can add up more quickly than usual. This is because of your credit card’s foreign transaction fee. Foreign transaction fees are charged when you make non-US-dollar purchases, and can range from 1%–3% of the transaction amount.

However, some credit cards don’t have foreign transaction fees at all. Whether or not you’re charged this fee, and how much it costs, will depend on your credit card and credit card issuer.

How much is Bank of America’s foreign transaction fee?

Bank of America usually charges a 3% foreign transaction fee.

They also offer credit cards without foreign transaction fees, including:

  • Bank of America® Travel Rewards
  • Bank of America® Premium Rewards®
  • Alaska Airlines Visa®
  • Free Spirit® Travel More World Elite Mastercard®
  • Allegiant World Mastercard®

These are only a few of Bank of America’s credit cards that offer no foreign transaction fees as a special benefit. All of their fee-free cards are geared toward travel and rewards.

Examples of Bank of America’s foreign transaction fees

If you have a Bank of America credit card that charges the usual 3% fee, here are examples of charges you can expect:

Foreign transaction amountForeign transaction feeTotal amount owed
$50$1.50$51.50
$100$3$103
$500$15$515

Do I need to notify Bank of America before using my credit card abroad?

No, you don’t need to notify Bank of America before using your credit card abroad. Bank of America will continue to monitor your accounts while you’re abroad, and notify you immediately if any suspicious activity is detected.

Tips for using a Bank of America credit card abroad

When using a credit card internationally, it’s important to understand the costs and risks involved. Here are some tips to keep in mind before you swipe your Bank of America credit card abroad:

  • Get a PIN: You probably don’t use your credit card PIN number often; in fact, you may not even know you have one. Before taking your Bank of America credit card overseas, make sure you find out whether your card has a PIN and what it is, or how you can set a new one. Many foreign transactions (especially at ticketing kiosks around Europe) require you to enter a PIN when you use your credit card. You may be able to find your credit card PIN in your original offer letter, or call the number on the back of the card to request one.
  • Pay in the local currency: When you’re swiping your Bank of America credit card at checkout in another country, the card reader may give you the option to pay in either the local currency or convert to US dollars. If you convert to US dollars, you’ll be triggering a “dynamic currency conversion” which often comes at an added cost. So while it’s tempting to see the price in your native currency, opt to pay in the local currency instead.
  • Embrace the perks: Many credit cards offer travel perks, like lost baggage protection, rewards miles, or trip insurance. Check out the terms of your Bank of America credit card and understand these perks before your trip, so you can take advantage of any benefits that will make your travels smoother.

How we get our information

The above information was collected directly from Bank of America’s:

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  • Customer service team

Kari Dearie

Credit Cards Editor

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Kari Dearie is an editor for FinanceJar specializing in credit and personal finance. She previously managed a B2B website in the data privacy and digital compliance industry.

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