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Dear Cashing In,I appreciate your remarks on transaction fees charged when a traveler is out of the country . I escaped by getting a Chase Sapphire card. Still, I have to withdraw cash from an ATM when I am abroad. Do you have a past column that outlines some suggestions? Thank you. - RobertDear Robert,You're smart to use that Sapphire card for purchases overseas, since it charges no foreign transaction fee and gives you 2 points for every dollar spent on airfare, hotels, transportation and dining. But you're right: You need the right debit card for those ATMs.Using debit cards to get cash overseas can be a bit tricky because ATM fees can arise from unexpected sources, and it's not always clear when you sign up for a card. Fees may come from the bank issuing the card, from the ATM itself or from card networks such as Visa and MasterCard. A few debit cards rise to the top when it comes to keeping these fees in check. Chase's are not among them at this point.With a few exceptions, you'...
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