Best credit cards for overseas travel
The table below displays the best-rated overseas travel credit cards from our online partners, sorted by our expert Star Ratings (highest to lowest).
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The initial results in the table above are sorted by Star Rating (High-Low) , then Currency conversion on purchases (Low-High) , then Annual fee (Low-High) . Additional filters may have been applied, see top of table for details.
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What is a travel credit card?
A travel credit card is a credit card with features designed for people spending money overseas. For example, travel credit cards often offer low or no currency conversion fees and other features like complimentary travel insurance and the ability to earn rewards points or frequent flyer points.
You can use the table at the top of this page to compare different options in overseas travel cards. It shows overseas travel credit cards on Canstar’s database, ordered by their Star Rating (5 Stars being the highest), which is based on our Star Ratings and Awards methodology. You can also add or change the filters, such as finding cards with special offers or those offered by particular providers. Adding the ‘online partner’ filter will show links to providers’ websites.
What are the best credit cards for overseas travel?
The best travel credit card will depend on your individual circumstances and needs – including how frequently you travel. Typically, travellers may want to consider:
- What are the currency conversion fees? There are low or no currency conversion fee cards available.
- Is there an annual fee?
- Are there other costs, such as account-keeping fees or charges for adding an additional cardholder?
- How much does it cost to withdraw funds from an ATM (here and overseas)?
- Does the card have features that are important to you, such as complimentary insurance or the ability to earn points?
You can also consider the travel credit cards assessed and rated by Canstar’s expert researchers. Our Star Ratings and Award results are based on the products’ price and features, which are reviewed annually. You can view the Star Ratings next to the product name in the table at the top of this page (5 Stars being the highest rating).
Canstar’s Research team rated the cards based on two different types of overseas travellers. (The products listed below were decided in September of 2023.)
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Looking for an award-winning credit card product or to switch providers or brands? Canstar rates products based on price and features in our Credit Card Star Ratings and Awards. Our expert Research team shares insights about which products offer 5-Star value and which providers offer outstanding value overall.
Canstar rates a range of financial products, covering banking, insurance and investment. We also reveal which providers have the most satisfied customers in our dedicated Customer Satisfaction Awards.
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Nina Rinella, Editor-in-Chief
Joshua Sale, Group Manager, Research & Ratings
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