BBVA Credit Card Classic
Credit card with no foreign currency fee and a German IBAN – free with active use.
Note: The BBVA Credit Card Classic is currently available to existing customers of the provider only and therefore does not appear in our top lists.
Score: 8.2 / 10 · Very good
Rating: 8.4 / 10 · 620 reviews
Best for: Fee-free worldwide
Overview
The BBVA Credit Card Classic is a genuine credit card from BBVA on the Mastercard network. Credit card with no foreign currency fee and a German IBAN – free with active use. It comes with no annual fee on a permanent basis and also waives the usual foreign currency fee abroad.
Who is it for?
Our take: Fee-free worldwide. Its strengths lie in payments in foreign currency and mobile payments. It is issued with a German IBAN. As a genuine credit card it offers a credit line (effective annual interest 13.99 %).
How the score is calculated
Overall score: 8.2 / 10 · Very good
| Costs (30 %) | 10.0 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Foreign currency (18 %) | 10.0 / 10 |
| Cash worldwide (14 %) | 3.3 / 10 |
| Interest (10 %) | 6.9 / 10 |
| Cashback & bonus (10 %) | 0.0 / 10 |
| Features (6 %) | 3.6 / 10 |
| Community signal (12 %) | 8.2 / 10 |
Highlights
- Only for BBVA customers with a current account (6+ months)
- €0 from €500 monthly spend, otherwise €2/month
- No foreign currency fee
- German IBAN
Costs & Fees
| Annual fee | €0 |
|---|---|
| Welcome bonus | — |
| Eff. annual interest | 13.99 % |
| Type | Credit card |
| Network | Mastercard |
| Issuer | BBVA |
There is no annual fee. You pay no surcharge abroad or in foreign currency. A fee of 4 % (min. €3) applies to cash worldwide. The effective annual interest rate is 13.99 % (for instalment payments). Billing: Monthly billing with optional installment (revolving) repayment.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does the BBVA Credit Card Classic cost per year?
- The BBVA Credit Card Classic has no annual fee on a permanent basis — there are no fixed yearly costs.
- Does the BBVA Credit Card Classic charge foreign currency fees?
- No. With the BBVA Credit Card Classic you pay no foreign currency fee worldwide.
- Is the BBVA Credit Card Classic a genuine credit card?
- Yes, the BBVA Credit Card Classic is a genuine credit card with a credit line (effective annual interest 13.99 %).
- Does the BBVA Credit Card Classic require a SCHUFA check?
- Yes, BBVA runs a SCHUFA credit check for the BBVA Credit Card Classic; a negative SCHUFA record can lead to rejection.
- How is money on the BBVA Credit Card Classic protected?
- Statutory deposit guarantee Spain (Fondo de Garantía de Depósitos de Entidades de Crédito, FGD), up to €100,000. No voluntary top-up.