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Travel challenge: How much can you save in FX fees this summer?
– moneysense.ca
If you use a credit card when you travel—as many Canadians do—you may be paying for more than you think. The fact is, most regular credit cards charge extra fees, especially when you make purchases in foreign currencies. The fees can really add up—and they’re not something travellers typically budget for.
How can you avoid credit card fees? When you use a prepaid card for travel like the EQ Bank Card, there’s no extra foreign exchange (FX) fee or international ATM withdrawal fee added by EQ Bank, helping more of your budget go towards travel instead of bank fees. To discover how much more money you could put towards your trips, take this travel challenge: can you reclaim $100 in wasted fees? (And what will you buy with this extra cash?) Let’s get started.
Fees to watch out for while travelling
Here are some of the top money traps where using your credit card will cost you—and how to avoid them.
Online bookings
When you use a regular credit card to book a flight, accommodations or a tour in a foreign currency, you might have to pay an additional foreign exchange fee (FX fee), usually 2…
