What Is “INTL PURCHASE TRANSACTION FEE” on My Bank Statement?

Short answer: it's International Transaction Fee charging you 1-3% of purchase.

⚡ Quick Answer
Charge:INTL PURCHASE TRANSACTION FEE
Service:International Transaction Fee
Amount:1-3% of purchase/mo
Category:banking
Legitimate:✅ Yes (if you signed up)

Also Appears As

INTERNATIONAL PURCHASE TRANSACTION FEEINTL TRANS FEEFOREIGN PURCHASE FEEINTL POS FEE

Why Am I Being Charged?

This fee is charged by your bank or credit card issuer when you make a purchase from a foreign merchant or in a foreign currency. Most US banks charge 1-3% on international transactions. This is NOT from the merchant — it's your bank's fee.

Common Reasons for This Charge:

How to Cancel International Transaction Fee

You can't cancel this fee on past transactions. To avoid future fees: use a credit card with no foreign transaction fees (Capital One, Chase Sapphire, Discover). Or check if the merchant offers billing in USD.

Don't Recognize This Charge?

If the underlying purchase was unauthorized, dispute the purchase itself (not just the fee) with your bank. The fee will be reversed along with the purchase.

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