With a U.S. dollar credit card, your purchases are charged and paid for in U.S. dollars only, so you save on U.S. currency conversion fees.
Make one-time and recurring bill payments: You can use a credit card to pay in U.S. dollars when you shop online and by phone. In addition, credit cards provide a secure way to pay bills—and the convenience of setting up automatic payments to cover your U.S. obligations while you're away is a great plus.
As the world's most lucrative market for credit card rewards, US-issued credit cards offer bigger welcome bonuses, better cardholder benefits, and a much wider range of points redemption options – dramatically increasing the range of travel rewards that are available to you.
To get a U.S. credit card, you'll need to apply for the card directly. Several major banks offer credit cards for foreigners. It helps if you already have U.S. or international credit history. Most credit card companies will require that you have a bank account, a job and proof of income.