Previously, I introduced a guide to European tax refunds (Europe Refund Tips), and this time, I recommend the most cost-effective travel credit cards in Europe! 9 recommended cards with low thresholds, high cash or mileage rebates, and some even waive foreign currency transaction fees, making them your travel backbone!
*Tip: When using a credit card overseas, remember to **choose local currency payment** to avoid an extra 4% or so in fees!*
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Citi Kunlun Mastercard
Credit Card for Motion by Bank of Taiwan
HSBC Visa Signature
Hang Seng MMPOWER
HSBC EveryMile
Bank of China Chill Card
Bank of China Cheers Card
Standard Chartered Smartcard
Citi PremierMiles
European travel information
Citi Kunlun Mastercard
Foreign currency spending rebate: $4 = 1 mile
Dining and online spending: $4 = 1 mile
Cathay Partner Restaurants: $2 = 1 mile
Annual salary requirement: HK$96,000
Application link: Standard Chartered Cathay Pacific Mastercard - Asia Miles Credit Card
Dining and online spending: $4 = 1 mile
Cathay Partner Restaurants: $2 = 1 mile
Annual salary requirement: HK$96,000
Application link: Standard Chartered Cathay Pacific Mastercard - Asia Miles Credit Card
Credit Card for Motion by Bank of Taiwan
Foreign Currency Transactions: 10% (First Three Months)
Foreign Currency Exchange Fee: 1.95%
Dining and Online Transactions: 6%
Annual Salary Requirement: HK$96,000
Application Link: China CITIC Bank International
Foreign Currency Exchange Fee: 1.95%
Dining and Online Transactions: 6%
Annual Salary Requirement: HK$96,000
Application Link: China CITIC Bank International
HSBC Visa Signature
Foreign currency spending: 3.6% cashback or $2.78 = 1里
Foreign currency exchange fee: 1.95%
Annual salary requirement: HK$240,000
Application link: HSBC Visa Signature Card | Up to 3.6% credit card "Reward Dollars" cashback
Foreign currency exchange fee: 1.95%
Annual salary requirement: HK$240,000
Application link: HSBC Visa Signature Card | Up to 3.6% credit card "Reward Dollars" cashback
Hang Seng MMPOWER
Foreign currency spending rebate: 6% + FUN Dollars
Foreign currency exchange fee: 1.95%
Online spending rebate: 5% + FUN Dollars
Annual salary requirement: HK$150,000
Application link: MMPOWER World Mastercard | Hang Seng Bank
Foreign currency exchange fee: 1.95%
Online spending rebate: 5% + FUN Dollars
Annual salary requirement: HK$150,000
Application link: MMPOWER World Mastercard | Hang Seng Bank
HSBC EveryMile
Foreign Currency Transaction Rebate: HK$2 per li
Local Transaction Rebate: HK$5 per li
Designated Everyday Merchant Transaction Rebate: HK$2 per li
Foreign Currency Exchange Fee: 1.95%
Annual Salary Requirement: HK$240,000
Application Link: HSBC EveryMile Credit Card | Air Miles and Abundant Travel Privileges
Local Transaction Rebate: HK$5 per li
Designated Everyday Merchant Transaction Rebate: HK$2 per li
Foreign Currency Exchange Fee: 1.95%
Annual Salary Requirement: HK$240,000
Application Link: HSBC EveryMile Credit Card | Air Miles and Abundant Travel Privileges
Bank of China Chill Card
Overseas Spending Rewards: 5%
Online Spending Rewards: 5%
Foreign Currency Exchange Fee: 1.95%
Application Link: Chill Card Cash Rebate Credit Card Application | Overseas Spending
Online Spending Rewards: 5%
Foreign Currency Exchange Fee: 1.95%
Application Link: Chill Card Cash Rebate Credit Card Application | Overseas Spending
Bank of China Cheers Card
Dining and Travel Spending Rebate: 4%/3.2%
Foreign Currency Exchange Fee: 1.95%
Annual Salary Requirement: HK$600,000/HK$150,000
Application Link: Cheers Card Dining and Travel Credit Card| Overseas Spending|Dining Rebate
Foreign Currency Exchange Fee: 1.95%
Annual Salary Requirement: HK$600,000/HK$150,000
Application Link: Cheers Card Dining and Travel Credit Card| Overseas Spending|Dining Rebate
Standard Chartered Smartcard
Foreign Currency Transaction Rebate: 0.56%
Foreign Currency Exchange Fee: 0
Annual Salary Requirement: HK$ 96,000
Application Link: Smart Credit Card ("Smart Card")
Foreign Currency Exchange Fee: 0
Annual Salary Requirement: HK$ 96,000
Application Link: Smart Credit Card ("Smart Card")
Citi PremierMiles
Foreign Currency Transaction Rebate: $3 = 1 Mile
Foreign Currency Exchange Fee: 1.95%
Annual Salary Requirement: HK$120,000
Application Link: Citi PremierMiles Credit Card - Earn Miles with Every Spend
Foreign Currency Exchange Fee: 1.95%
Annual Salary Requirement: HK$120,000
Application Link: Citi PremierMiles Credit Card - Earn Miles with Every Spend
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