Banking and currency

Advice for using credit cards abroa

• preferably bring two different cards, e.g. one Visa card and one Mastercard or other credit card
• check your balance before travelling
• When withdrawing cash, make sure no-one sees you entering your pin code and beware of people trying to be helpful
• Always check that the total sum is completed and correct before signing a sales invoice. Retain all receipts.
• Always check that the amount is in the correct currency. There are substantial differences between e.g. EURO and GBP.
• block lost/stolen cards as soon as possible, also if they are swallowed by ATMs.

Last updated August 13, 2010