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

[karen marcelo]

should be ok.  i think they just dont like to be surprised.  

i'm just surprised you have to tell them where you're going and when.  seems like it's none of their business.
and it's a recent thing too.  never had such problems before this year...


On Jan 25, 2010, at 6:25 AM, Martin Bogomolni wrote:

> 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:
>> 
>> 
>> On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 3:55 AM, karen marcelo <karen at srl.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Jan 24, 2010, at 10:52 PM, Martin Bogomolni wrote:
>>> 
>>>> 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.
>> 
>> --
>> Trying to fix or change something, only guarantees and perpetuates its
>> existence.
>> 
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