Using your card abroad

Visa cards are a safe and easy way to pay abroad. Here are some simple tips for carrying and using your Visa card when travelling.

Before you go:

• Memorise your PIN - this is the same Pin number you use at home and is used in the same way at ATMs and in some countries, over-the-counter
• Check the expiry date on your Visa card and ensure it is valid for the duration of the trip
• Photocopy your Visa card and passport, but keep the photocopies separate
• Jot down the Visa Global Customer Assistance number of the country you are travelling to
• Check out the locations of ATM's in the airport, city or town you are travelling to in advance

When you get there:

• If you have more than one card try not to them in the same place - that way you won't lose everything
• When you pay with your Visa card, check the information on the sales voucher before you sign or enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN)
• Use safety deposit boxes or room safes in hotels
• Keep a copy of all sales receipts and check them against your statement