What to look for in a travel-friendly card

When you travel internationally, your card should address not just how you spend money, but how you spend abroad. Here are the key features:

1. No (or very low) foreign transaction fees

Every time you use a card abroad, if there’s a foreign-transaction fee (FTF), it can add up quickly. Many good travel cards waive this. For example, one review highlights the absence of foreign transaction fees as a major plus. NerdWallet+1

2. Good acceptance worldwide

Your card should be on a major global network (such as Visa or Mastercard) and accepted in many countries. Some cards (e.g., Discover) may have limited acceptance abroad. FangWallet+1

3. Rewards & redemption flexibility

You’ll want to earn rewards (points, miles, cash-back) and have options to redeem them for flights/hotels/other travel. Some cards allow transfers to airline/hotel partners. CreditCards.com+1

4. Travel protections & perks

Look for benefits like trip cancellation/delay insurance, lost luggage coverage, rental car insurance, lounge access, travel credits, etc. These perks can make a big difference. Deals Points+1

5. Reasonable annual fee vs. value

Premium travel cards often charge higher fees, but if the benefits are fully utilized, you can get value. If you travel less often, a lower-fee (or no-fee) travel card may make more sense. RepeatTravels+1

6. Ease of use abroad

Things like chip + PIN, ATM access, the card issuer recognizing you’re abroad (so your card isn’t blocked), and support in foreign languages/countries. Although I didn’t point to a specific article on this, it’s a practical consideration.

A standout card for international travel

Based on the reviews and what travelers value, one card that often comes up is the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (for US-based travelers) or its equivalents elsewhere. Here’s why it stands out and how you might use it.

Why it stands out

• It has no foreign transaction fees, which is essential for travel abroad. CreditCards.com+1

• It earns bonus rewards for travel & dining, which are major spend categories when abroad. Deals Points+1

• Points are flexible: you can transfer them to airline/hotel partners, which gives you better value for travel redemptions. CreditCards.com

• It includes travel protections (trip delay/cancellation, rental car insurance) in many cases. Deals Points

• It has a relatively modest annual fee compared to ultra-premium cards, making it accessible for many travelers. CreditCards.com

How a Camikfi traveler could use it

Since you may be traveling internationally (for leisure, business, maybe between Europe & other continents), here’s how you could maximize the card:

• Use the card for all major travel purchases abroad (flights, hotels, rental cars, dining) to benefit from bonus categories and travel protections.

• Use the card for everyday spending abroad too (when safe & sensible) so you’re earning rewards on regular purchases; just ensure you’re aware of exchange rates and local merchant fees.

• Redeem points smartly: Instead of simply using them for statement credit, transfer to travel partners when you find good value.

• Pair it with another card as backup: Always have one card you carry for travel, and a second card as backup (in case the first is declined or has issues abroad).

• Inform the card issuer of your travel plans so your card isn’t blocked for suspicious foreign transactions.

• Pay your statement in full each month if possible, to avoid interest charges, which can negate the benefit of rewards.

• Carry some local currency and maybe a debit card for cash withdrawals, but use your travel card for major payments.

  
  

Final thoughts for Camikfi travelers

If you’re traveling internationally with the brand or as part of a group/club like Camikfi:

• Choose a travel-friendly card with no foreign transaction fees.

• Make sure it gives you flexibility and value when redeeming rewards.

• Utilize the travel protections and perks; these are often what distinguish a good travel card from an ordinary one.

• Even if your base country is in Europe (and Spanish cards may differ in offerings), the features above are what to look for. You’ll want to check specific cards available in Spain or the EU that match these criteria (no FTFs, global network, rewards, protections).

• Review the annual fee vs. how much you’ll travel and spend abroad; if you travel often, a higher-fee premium card may pay off; if less often, a simpler no-fee or low-fee travel rewards card might be better.