Do American Express Cards Charge Foreign Transaction Fees?

✅ Quick Answer It depends on the market and card. In the eurozone, German Amex cards like the Platinum, Gold and Green apply a foreign-currency fee of around 2% on non-euro spending, and US Amex cards vary by product. Because of that, many travelers pair an Amex for points and perks with a genuinely fee-free card for the actual foreign-currency purchases. Read the full guide: Best Travel Credit Cards 2026: No Foreign-Fee Spending ...

July 19, 2026 · Updated: July 21, 2026 · 2 min · VoyageHacks
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