FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE

Learn about this charge and why it appears on your credit card statement

First seen: 12/8/2025
Last updated: 12/8/2025
2 user reports

What Is This Charge?

This charge is commonly reported as fraudulent or suspicious, often associated with foreign transaction fees incurred during online purchases or e-commerce transactions. It typically reflects fees charged by banks or credit card companies for processing transactions made in a foreign currency or with foreign merchants.

Why You May Not Recognize This Charge

This charge pattern is commonly associated with fraud or suspicious activity, which can lead to confusion. Individuals may not recognize this charge due to abbreviated names, location codes, or variations in how the transaction is listed on their statement. Additionally, if the transaction was made through a lesser-known online service, it may not be immediately recognizable.

Is This Charge Legitimate?

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Legitimate
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Fraudulent
2 votes (100%)

When Should You Be Concerned?

Consider reaching out to your bank or card issuer if you don't recognize this charge, didn't authorize it, or see it appear multiple times without explanation. We don't determine whether a charge is fraudulent — only your bank or the merchant can do that.

What to Do Next

  1. Check your recent purchases and receipts to see if the charge matches anything you bought.
  2. Contact your bank or credit card company if you don't recognize the charge — they can help verify it or dispute it.
  3. Monitor your account for any additional unusual activity.

Community Feedback

2 reported as suspicious
CC Finderr12/8/2025
Fraudulent

AI analysis has flagged this charge as potentially fraudulent or suspicious based on the charge description and patterns.

CC Finderr12/8/2025
Fraudulent

This charge has been flagged as commonly reported fraudulent or suspicious. Commonly reported suspicious charge related to online service or e-commerce processing.

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Also Appears on Statements As

CHKCARD FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE
CHECKCARD FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE
POS Debit FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE
POS PUR FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE
POS PURCH FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE
POS PURCHASE FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE
POS REFUND FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE
PRE-AUTH FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE
PENDING FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE
Visa Check Card FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE
Misc. Debit FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE