I live abroad and travel often. It’s crucial I have the best credit and debit cards to use while traveling, while I’m at home, and to accrue airlines miles. In this video I show you my top three picks and tell you why I love them.

Here’s a round-up below —

1. Capital One 360 — This is a savings account and debit card combined. I love this tool because it’s free AND you can make up to 25 accounts with individual savings goals. You can save for “Paris in the Fall” and “House Downpayment” with individual accounts. Transfer saved cash to the attached debit card real time and you’re in business. Best part — NO international fees. Score!
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2. Charles Schwab — This is my go to personal debit card account. Free, great customer service and I do everything from the app. NO international fees AND the best part is there are ZERO ATM fees both in the States and internationally. Zero. You get charged a $3 fee for taking out $20 bucks and they refund you at the end of the month. Best because I love the freedom of it all.
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3. Chase Sapphire Reserve — Best travel rewards credit card, ever. At first glance the annual fee of $450 sounds expensive. But as soon as you use your card to book travel, you receive a $300 credit automatically. AND your card comes with a free membership to Priority Pass, which allows you access to airport lounges all over the world. I’m all about it. The list goes on: triple points on all travel and dining to be used with multiple airlines. Just transfer the points over and fly away, friends.
Find out more here.