Which banks don t charge exchange fees?
Discover® Bank
Discover doesn't charge foreign ATM network or foreign transaction fees. But Discover card acceptance can be limited outside of the U.S., Canada, Mexico and some Caribbean nations. With an HSBC Premier Checking account, customers pay no foreign transaction fees. HSBC also has a worldwide network of ATMs.
Discover® Bank
Discover doesn't charge foreign ATM network or foreign transaction fees. But Discover card acceptance can be limited outside of the U.S., Canada, Mexico and some Caribbean nations. With an HSBC Premier Checking account, customers pay no foreign transaction fees. HSBC also has a worldwide network of ATMs.
- Open a Credit Card Without a Foreign Transaction Fee. ...
- Open a Bank Account Without a Foreign Transaction Fee. ...
- Exchange Currency Before Traveling. ...
- Avoid Foreign ATMs. ...
- Ask Your Bank About Foreign Partners.
Local banks and credit unions usually offer the best rates.
- TD Bank: TD Bank has 55 types of currencies. ...
- U.S. Bank: US Bank customers may exchange currency at a local branch or online. ...
- Wings Financial Credit Union: Wings Financial Credit Union has over 90 different currencies.
Using your card outside of the U.S. International transaction $0 TD does not impose a fee on international transactions. However, merchants or other third parties may impose fees on international transactions, which may be added to the cost of such transaction. International ATM withdrawal $3.00 This is our fee.
With the Starling Bank account you do not pay any fees to use your debit card for purchases worldwide outside of Europe.
Many international travelers encounter foreign transaction fees while making purchases or withdrawing cash from an ATM in a foreign country. The easiest way to avoid a foreign transaction fee is to use debit or credit cards with no foreign transaction fees while traveling abroad.
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Best for Bonus travel rewards.
- Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card: Best for Bonus rewards + no annual fee.
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Best for Simple travel rewards.
Use a Forex Card
A forex card, also known as a travel card, is a prepaid card loaded with foreign currency. Using a Forex card for international transactions can help you avoid Forex charges. Simply load the card with the currency you need before travelling.
How can I exchange currency without fees?
- Use airport kiosks prior to leaving the US.
- Buy traveler's checks or foreign currency cash from your bank or credit union.
- Choose an online exchange bureau.
- Buy currency on arrival at your hotel or in popular tourist areas.
Same-day currency exchange
Pick up currency today at select TD Bank locations or a TD Foreign Exchange Center. Be sure to call ahead to confirm currency availability. Some TD locations may have common currencies available for immediate exchange, such as: European euros (EUR)

Best place to exchange currency: Your bank or credit union
Many banks offer currency exchange to their customers. Though there may be a small fee if you exchange less than a certain amount, your bank or credit union will almost always be the cheapest place to exchange currency.
Foreign Currency Conversion
Transactions in a foreign currency will be converted into Canadian dollars no later than the date we post the transaction to your Card at an exchange rate that is 2.5% over a benchmark rate Royal Bank of Canada pays the payment card company on the date of conversion.
Exchange rates at banks are slightly better than elsewhere. You can also order currency before you leave on your trip from a number of websites that will ship it to your home within a couple of days.
Banks typically charge either a flat fee or a percentage, such as 1% to 3% of the amount you take out at an ATM in foreign currency.
- Pay no foreign transaction fees when you use your TD Bank debit card, TD Cash or TD First Class credit card, or prepaid cards*
- You're protected with chip technology and Visa Zero Liability1
- Use your debit card to get cash at ATMs while traveling.
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The best TD Bank credit cards with no foreign transaction fee are the TD First Class Credit Card and the Nordstrom Credit Card. In addition to their $0 foreign fees, these TD Bank cards are good for international travel because they offer lost luggage reimbursement.
When you make a Transaction in a foreign currency, we will convert it to U.S. Dollar currency at an exchange rate determined by the payment network in effect at the time we post the transaction to your Account. We then apply a fee of 2.5% which you can find in your Disclosure Statement.
Banks With No Foreign Transaction Debit Card or ATM Fees
Capital One's 360 products, including its checking account, charge no additional fees when you use your debit card abroad. The Schwab Bank Investor Checking account charges no foreign transaction fees and offers unlimited ATM fee rebates.
What banks can I use abroad for free?
TSB, Bank of Scotland, Lloyds and Halifax offer premium current accounts, which are fee-free to spend and withdraw from abroad but which charge a flat monthly fee instead.
- Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Best for budget luxury travel.
- Discover it® Miles: Best for low rates and fees.
- American Express® Gold Card: Best for travel rewards on dining.
- Discover it® Chrome: Best for balance transfers.
- Discover it® Student Cash Back: Best for students.
- Stay in your banking network. ...
- If you have the option, pay in local currency. ...
- A credit card might not be the best option. ...
- Avoid weekends when exchanging your money. ...
- Check for any hidden fees. ...
- Choose a larger exchange shop. ...
- Open a multi-currency bank account.
Why is it so expensive? Because banks and credit card companies charge users high fees to help them convert between currencies. Understanding how to reduce the costs associated with using your bank card abroad or transferring money between foreign bank accounts will help you save more of your hard-earned dollars.
We'll charge you a foreign currency transaction fee of 2.99% of the amount of the transaction. This is a fee for currency conversion.