Can you have an American credit card if you live abroad?

So if you’re living overseas, can you apply for US cards? But if you have both a US credit report and Social Security number, you’re generally eligible to apply for US credit cards, regardless of where you’re living.

Do you need a US address for a US credit card?

Every US bank will require a US address to open a bank account or a credit card unless you are active duty military, and even then you will need a military address. Your US address must be a physical residence. They can’t. Credit cards don’t come with a billing address for the card user.

Do Visa credit cards work internationally?

Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted worldwide. If an establishment takes credit cards, it’s a good bet that your Visa or Mastercard will work. American Express and Discover have an international presence, too, but they are accepted by fewer merchants.

What is an international credit card?

An international credit card can be used pretty much anywhere in the world. It’s a card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees and includes an international chip and PIN. Not all cards that work in the U.S. work when you’re traveling internationally.

How do I get a US billing address?

How to Construct a US Billing Address

1. Take the digits from your postcode.
2. Add zeros to the end if you have less than 5 digits in your postal code.
3. Use the USPS zip code tool to verify that it is a valid existing ZIP code.
4. If it is not an existing code, then add 1 to the last digit and try to verify again.

Can you use a foreign credit card?

Can I get an American credit card?

Most credit card companies offer credit cards to legal residents and U.S. citizens alike. Undocumented immigrants may have fewer options, but there are credit card issuers, banks and credit unions that offer credit cards to applicants regardless of citizenship status.