credit card fee

[mac]

after using citicard mastercard for years without charges, we just got charged 3% when we purchased a helicopter ride for friends. when i complained they said they have a charge for foreign purchases. been using this card without charges for 10 years. another way for the banks to screw us

[Tom and Karen]

Our Citi Bank card did the same to us earlier this year. Since the notice came while we were in Aruba, I was able to get the transaction fee removed. Future use in Aruba will have a transaction fee, though.

We are looking for another card that does not have the foreign fee.

[Tom and Karen]

Aruba Amy posted this on another site. I have not had a chance to check it out yet.

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/deals...htm?csp=Travel

[fattypatty]

just checked with chase and confirmed that there are no fees for USD charges made abroad.

[Arubalisa]

We don't either with AMEX. Might just be the type of AMEX card we have. Did get hit with a fee using our debit card last year in Aruba.

[Andrea J.]

i called citibank (we have the aa mastercard)
and the representative just told us no additional fees for aruba purchases/charges.

i asked only about aruba and did not mention international.

[Tom and Karen]

Andrea, that is the same card that we have, & though I was able to get the transaction fee removed, I was told there will be a fee next time in Aruba. I guess I'll have to call them again. And yes, I asked only about Aruba and the fact that all transactions were in U.S. dollar.

Originally Posted by Andrea J.

i called citibank (we have the aa mastercard)
and the representative just told us no additional fees for aruba purchases/charges.

i asked only about aruba and did not mention international.

[fattypatty]

I asked only about Aruba and the fact that all transactions were in U.S. dollar.

that's what i said, and was told i wouldn't be charged by the chase visa rep. i should get that in writing.

[swan128]

my son has used his Citi Bank credit card for many years in Aruba. Last month he paid for a room and used the same card and was charged a $7.00 fee. when he called they would not refund the fee. He is looking for a card that does not have this fee for Aruba purchases.....

[AlisonWaters]

How ironic! I just got off the phone 5/23/09 and argued about foreign charges I got for my purchases made this year. I argued with the guy and told him I would be considering another credit card after all these years. He wasn't fazed and said this has been the policy for years. I looked at previous bills and I was right! I am going to use up my points and get rid of the card.

Let's all boycott CitiCard!!!