ABN AMRO Credit Card vs ICS MasterCard Classic
Two credit cards for expats in the Netherlands, figure by figure.
ICS MasterCard Classic is the stronger pick for most expats.
- Travel insurance: Included vs Not included
| Figure | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | €2.55/mo (better) | €3.25/mo |
| Foreign transaction fee | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| Card network | mastercard | mastercard |
| Travel insurance | Not included | Included (better) |
| Apple Pay | Supported | Supported |
| Card type | Charge card | Charge card |
| Minimum income | €1,500 net a month. Or box 3 assets of at least €27,500 in each of the last two years. Not with a WW benefit. | €1,500 net a month |
| BKR checked when you apply | Yes | Yes |
| Card registered at BKR | No | No |
| Rate check | Verified 19 October 2026 | Verified 19 October 2026 |
Bold marks the better value in a row. Figures are checked daily against provider sources; each product page shows when its figures were last confirmed.
ABN AMRO Credit Card
What we like
- Easy if you have ABN AMRO account
- 180-day purchase protection
- English portal and support
- Travel delay insurance
What to consider
- 2% foreign transaction fee
- No rewards program
- Requires €1,500/month net income
- Must have ABN AMRO account
ICS MasterCard Classic
What we like
- Lowest ICS annual fee
- True credit card with credit line
- Worldwide Mastercard acceptance
- Purchase protection
What to consider
- 2% foreign transaction fee
- No rewards
- Basic coverage only
- Requires Dutch income proof
Questions
Is ABN AMRO Credit Card or ICS MasterCard Classic better for expats in the Netherlands?
ICS MasterCard Classic is the stronger all-round pick for most expats. Travel insurance: Included vs Not included
Which card has lower fees abroad, ABN AMRO Credit Card or ICS MasterCard Classic?
Both charge the same foreign transaction fee: 2.00%.
Do ABN AMRO Credit Card and ICS MasterCard Classic check or register you at BKR?
ABN AMRO Credit Card: BKR is checked when you apply; the card is not registered at BKR. ICS MasterCard Classic: BKR is checked when you apply; the card is not registered at BKR.