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Be careful about
making purchases overseas. There are new and hidden fees you need to know about. Most every credit card issuer charge you a 1% fee to convert the foreign currency amount of your purchase into a U.S. dollar amount. Select companies will now add an additional 2% fee to each purchase. Which companies are charging an extra 2% fee on purchases and on overseas use of ATM's? Here's the list, according to Bank Rate: City Bank Chase Manhattan First USA/Bank One Bank of America Providian Wells Fargo American Express Which issuers are not charging the 2% surcharge?: NBNA . Capital One . Fleet . Wachovia Contact your credit card issuers in advance of your trip to determine which plastic could save you money. |