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Can you be charged a foreign transaction fee without leaving the US?

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  1. No, only when you are abroad
  2. Only at airports
  3. Yes, on an international purchase from home

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  1. CFPB: What types of fees do prepaid cards typically charge? www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-types-of-fees-do-prepaid-cards-typically-charge-en-2053 Checked 2026-10-10.

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