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Todd Camp is the Marketing Communications Manager for American Airlines Federal Credit Union.
SUMMARY: Traveling internationally? Your Credit Union debit and credit cards come loaded with perks – like no foreign transaction fees, rewards points, rental car discounts, concierge service and more.
Whether you're island hopping in Greece or backpacking through Japan, traveling internationally is easier when you’ve got the right card in your wallet – or on your phone. From avoiding foreign transaction fees to scoring rental car discounts and concierge service, your Credit Union cards are packed with perks you might not even know you have.
Avoid foreign transaction fees
Both our Visa® Rewards and Visa Signature® Cash Back credit cards come with no foreign transaction fees and no annual fees.^ That means more money in your pocket for gelato, souvenirs or that last-minute train ticket.
If you’re using your debit card instead, you’re still in luck. With our Flagship and Priority checking accounts, you can get monthly rebates for foreign transaction fees§ when you use your debit card abroad.
Enjoy surcharge-free ATM access
Need cash while you’re out of the country? Access more than 85,000 surcharge-free ATMs throughout our network around the world. It’s your money – we just want to help you keep more of it. Visit our ATM locator to find an ATM convenient for you.
Earn rewards while you explore
Using your Visa Rewards card earns you Connection Points™ that can be redeemed for travel, retail gift cards, or even merchandise. Bonus points are also available when you shop through our Connection Points online mall – check out the “Earn” menu for participating merchants.
TSA PreCheck or Global Entry? Covered.
Hate long security lines? Us, too. Pay for your TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry® application with your Visa Signature Cash Back card and get up to $100* back as a statement credit every four years.
Concierge service at your fingertips
Need help finding a last-minute dinner reservation or event tickets in a new city? Visa Signature Concierge is available 24/7 to help with travel, entertainment, gifts, and more – just call, and they’ll handle the rest.
Take advantage of luxury hotel and rental car perks
Book your next stay through VisaSignatureHotels.com and enjoy perks like complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, and VIP status at more than 900 luxury hotels. Renting a car? Your Visa Signature card earns you up to 25% off base rates with Avis® or Budget® – plus other great extras like waived additional driver fees and XM Radio savings. Click here to learn more about these benefits.
Experience peace of mind while you travel
Your Visa Platinum card comes with auto rental collision coverage** and travel accident insurance when you use it to pay for your trip. That includes up to $500,000 in coverage for you and your family during qualifying travel, and even $100/day for delayed baggage. You can also access emergency assistance services,** which are available to your spouse and children if they’re traveling with you.
Putting it all together
Use debit for quick cash and everyday buys, then lean on credit for big-ticket items, hotel perks and fraud protection. Layer in Connection Points to trim travel costs, and let the concierge snag those hard-to-get reservations. Your suitcase may still be overweight, but your wallet’s packed light.
When it comes to international travel, your Credit Union cards do more than just pay the bill – they make the whole journey smoother, safer and more rewarding. So before you book that next trip, make sure you’re using the card that works hardest for you.
^ See the Visa Signature Cash Back and Visa Platinum Rewards Credit Card Rates and Fees.
§ Flagship checking includes monthly international transaction fee rebate when you use your debit card for non-U.S. purchases. Priority checking can receive a monthly foreign transaction fee rebate when you use your debit card for international purchases, when you have a minimum of fifteen (15) debit card purchases posted per month, maintain a direct deposit of $250 or more, and enroll in online statements.
* Each eligible cardholder account can receive up to $100 in a statement credit every four years for completing the following qualifying transactions: Global Entry application fee or TSA PreCheck application fees. After the first occurrence of the airport security credit, Visa will start the four-year clock on eligibility from the award generation date. The account (individual 16-digit account number) will again be eligible for an airport security credit after four years from the initial award generation data.
** Certain terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Please refer to your Guide to Benefits for more information.
The TSA PreCheck trademark is used with the permission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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