Want to keep that plastic safe, even as you hit the slopes? Here are seven strategies, plus a few bonus tips, that you can use right now.
“If you’re going to be outside your normal stomping ground, make sure you let your card issuer know,” says Susan Tiffany, who previously spent 17 years as director of consumer periodicals for the Credit Union National Association. “Even if you’re just going to a different state, it never hurts.
And while traveling, make sure to rack up rewards on your spending. Your cash back card with dining rewards can be useful for visiting restaurants while you’re away, while aBonus travel tip: Don’t keep all your cards in the same place when you travel, says Eva Velasquez, president and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center. That way, if some cards are lost or stolen, you’ll have others you can use.
However, going to a new location means you may not find an in-network ATM from which to withdraw money with your debit card. And those “foreign ATM” and “out-of-network” charges can be hefty — sometimes $5 and $6 a pop. Depending on your bank, you may be eligible forPart of the fun of any vacation is shaking up your normal routine.
It can help to ask your card’s customer service about its acceptance rates where you’re going, but also consider other sources. Before you leave, talk with your travel agent and your hotel, innkeeper or concierge, too. Look for online posts from other travelers or locals sharing their experiences with using the same type of card.
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