Karta Credit Cards for Travelers into the US

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Karta Credit Cards for Travelers into the US

In Latin American countries including Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, wealthy individuals traveling to the US pay taxes that can range from 6% to 15% when they make purchases using their local-market credit cards. Boutique private banks in the US that cater to wealthy patrons from Latin America might hold millions of dollars on deposit for a customer but issue them only a debit card, which is not useful when making a high-value purchase. Since February 2025, Karta has provided an option. Working with financial advisors at boutique private banks in Florida, Karta issues US-dollar-denominate...

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