Apple card and international travel. (2024)

FAQs

Is an Apple Card good for foreign travel? ›

Since Mastercard is our global payment network, you can use it all over the world. For apps and websites that don't take Apple Pay yet, just enter the virtual card number stored securely in your Wallet app.

Do I need to set travel notifications for the Apple Card when traveling outside the U.S., and if so, how? No, Goldman Sachs does not need advance notification of foreign travel.

No annual fees. No late fees. No foreign-transaction fees.

No, it's not required.

Learn about participating banks in North America. Sending and receiving money with Apple Pay and the Apple Cash* card are available only in the U.S. These services are provided by Green Dot Bank, member FDIC. In some countries and regions, Business Chat will become available to businesses on a rolling schedule.

Contact your card issuer. They handle those things. If you are referring to the Apple Card, then there's nothing to activate. It's already set for use anywhere Apple Pay is accepted, in any country or if using the physical card anywhere Master Card is accepted again in any country.

Apple Pay™ is currently offered in a limited number of countries outside the United States. As Apple and Visa® launch Apple Pay in more countries, you'll be able to use it in more places. Before you travel, check the Visa or Apple website to verify whether Apple Pay is available in the countries you will be visiting.

No, the Apple Card does not have travel insurance. While the Apple Card does have benefits such as $0 fraud liability and monthly credit bureau reporting, travel insurance is not among the card's perks. This is because the Apple Card is made for people who who make a lot of purchases with Apple Pay.

Transactions, returns and credits made in a currency other than U.S. dollars will be converted into U.S. dollars. We do not add any foreign exchange rate fee to these Transactions. The conversion will be performed by Mastercard International, the payment network associated with your Account (the "Network").

How can I avoid international payment fees? ›

Check with the merchant if to confirm if you'll be charged an international transaction fee. The best way to avoid the international transaction fee is to look for debit and credit cards that allow you to shop overseas without being charged international fees.

The Apple Card is issued by Goldman Sachs on the Mastercard global payment network. That means you can use your card in almost all locations that accept cards, both domestically and abroad. With acceptance in more than 80 countries, Apple Pay has a solid global footprint.

You can use your Apple Card to book flights with Alternative Airlines in the same way that you would complete you payment with a traditional debit or visa card, except using your Apple Card virtual card details instead.

If your purchase is made on the Apple Online Store using a credit/debit card from a country other than the country of the Apple Online Store you are purchasing from, then Apple will charge your card in the local currency of the Store.

Yes, all retailers who accept contactless payments will accept Apple Pay, whether they're in the UK or overseas. Just remember, different transaction limits will apply depending on which country you're in.

To be eligible to apply for Apple Card, you must be 18 years old or older, depending on where you live. You must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful resident with a valid, physical U.S. address that's not a P.O. Box. You can also use a military address.