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Foreign Transaction Fee: What You Need to Know

Explains the fee on international and foreign currency transactions made with your Atlas card.

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When you use your Atlas card outside the U.S. or with international merchants (including online), a 3% foreign transaction fee applies to each transaction.

How it works:

  • A 3% fee is applied to purchases made outside the U.S. or with non-U.S. merchants, including online purchases from international retailers.

  • The total amount (purchase plus the 3% fee) appears as one transaction on your account.

  • For the complete list of all applicable fees, please refer to our Cardholder Agreement.

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FAQs

Q: How much is the foreign transaction fee?

A: The fee is 3% of the transaction amount, applied to purchases made outside the U.S. or with international merchants.

Q: How can I tell if a fee was charged?

A: The 3% fee will be included in your transaction amount and reflected in your account activity.

Q: Are online purchases from international retailers charged a fee?

A: Yes. The 3% foreign transaction fee applies to any purchase with a non-U.S. merchant, including online transactions.

Q: Are foreign transaction fees refundable?

A: Please see our Cardholder Agreement for details regarding fees and refunds.

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