Mastercard ATM problems: Warning!
"Tom Bellhouse" wrote in message
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"Mark Fagan" wrote in
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It's always a good idea to call your credit card
and ATM card providers
before going on a trip. A change in use
patterns might trigger an
anti-theft hold on your card, in which case you
then have to call home and
get it unblocked. Some companies will only do
this if you call from your
home phone, for security reasons. Obviously
tough to do in the middle of
Provence or where ever!
My card was blocked in Turkey. I was able to call
the 800 number on the back of the card, identify
myself, explain that it was "really me" in Turkey,
and get the block lifted. Much easier to d it
before leaving home, tho.
Tom
Ditto what others are saying, I always call my credit/atm card companies
before an international trip to tell them where I will be using the card(s).
And they always say that it is a good idea to call.
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