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Re: Remember to notify your credit card company that you're traveling

Nancy.K — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:47:12 GMT

Thank you Sleddog for the "list" and all of your other posts. Very helpful to us.

Re: Remember to notify your credit card company that you're traveling

poetcomic — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:57:54 GMT

Yes, bring the contact info. Last time we sailed, I called and told them and my card STILL wouldn't work.

Re: Remember to notify your credit card company that you're traveling

dykedesign — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:56:21 GMT

Sleddog posted a "List" of travel ideas and suggestions, and the credit card idea is on that list http://www.olivia.com/Connect/forums/thread/192866.aspx
It's a good list to make a copy of and use as a check-off list so you don't forget anything for the trip!

Re: Remember to notify your credit card company that you're traveling

Sea-Turtle48 — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:42:54 GMT

Also I found that on 2 of the 3 trips I've tried to use it that my Capital One master card didn't work even with pre authorization.. Unless you have another card make sure you bring contact info for them..

Remember to notify your credit card company that you're traveling

Fremontster — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:29:06 GMT

Less frequent travelers may not know that many credit card companies will act as if you using your card away from home is someone else using it, and deny the charges! It's part of fraud protection initiatives, but it can make life difficult when you're trying to legitimately use your card. I first had this happen to me when on a trip to the Grand Canyon; as I pointed out to the service representative when I called to find out what the problem was, the whole idea behind an airline affinity card is that you're traveling away from home!

To avoid this annoying and embarrassing experience, call your credit card company and let them know the dates and locations of your travel. That way when you find something amazing in Aruba you'll have no difficulties buying it!