[Noisebridge-discuss] Best strategy and currency for foreign travel..

Martin Bogomolni martinbogo at gmail.com
Mon Jan 25 14:25:37 UTC 2010


I'm going to use cards specifically designated for the purpose.  I
have a note on my account that specifically identifies me as an
"International Traveler" so that should not be an issue.

I hope!

On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 6:04 AM, Ever Falling <everfalling at gmail.com> wrote:
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> On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 3:55 AM, karen marcelo <karen at srl.org> wrote:
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>> i found out the hard way but american banks are so paranoid these days
>> that if you start using your credit card in some other country they assume
>> your card is stolen and will shut it down after a couple purchases (or ATM).
>>  they told me that now you have to call the bank nanny before you leave and
>> tell them where you're going.    they didnt like my answer either when i
>> said just assume i'll be going to random countries on the spur of the moment
>> this whole year so if i dont call you to report my card stolen, assume that
>> really is me using it.  as far as i know my ATM card is still locked.
>>
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>> On Jan 24, 2010, at 10:52 PM, Martin Bogomolni wrote:
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>> > So, to summarize the thread a bit:
>> >
>> > In countries with a highly developed banking system--
>> >   * Cash in the local currency enough for a day
>> >   * Travelers Checks enough to cover a major expense
>> >   * 2 Credit Card w/ ATM access across different networks
>> >
>> > In countries with a less developed banking system--
>> >  * Cash in the local currency for needed expenses on the trip
>> >  * Backup Cash in US or Euro to cover a major expense
>> >  * Traveler's Checks as a final backup
>> >  * Credit Card, but don't count on ATM access
>> >
>> > In countries without easy bank access--
>> >  * Cash in the local currency, enough for all needs
>> >  * Backup Cash in US or Euro for a couple major expenses
>> >  * Traveler's Checks as the only backup
>> >
>> > Sound about right?
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> i used to work at Fry's and a customer had a deal with his bank that because
> his card had been stolen so many times before they call him up and confirm
> he just used his card for anything over a certain dollar amount. i wonder if
> you can figure out how to do that with your bank.
>
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