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Travel Smart With Your Money
 Questions about choosing forms of payment wisely and protecting
your money are top of mind when it comes to planning a trip.
At Great Basin Federal Credit Union, we can help you get
a handle on the best ways to pay so you'll feel confident
wherever your travels take you.
A Well-Balanced Wallet
For flexibility and safety, pack multiple
forms of payment along with a list of
account information and contact
numbers in case you need it.
Cash isn't going out of style. It's a
great travel companion as long as the
amount is reasonable and you keep
it in a safe place.
Q. Where should I go for foreign
currency exchange? A. Skip the
airport or hotel exchange window
and find a financial institution for the
best exchange rates. Before heading
overseas, ask about changing foreign
currency in advance.
Travelers checks and prepaid gift
cards are easily replaceable if lost
or stolen.
Q. Are travelers checks still widely
accepted? A. Travelers checks are
accepted in the U.S. and abroad
and can be cashed for U.S. dollars
or foreign currency.
Credit cards provide a safe way to
pay. Great Basin does NOT charge
foreign transaction fees for using our
Visa® credit card.
Q. Should I bring more than one
credit card? A. Consider packing
two credit cards – one that you use
and the other to keep in a separate
place in case of emergency.
Debit and ATM cards are also
accepted around the globe but
may incur out-of-network or foreign
conversion fees (usually the same
or less than credit cards).
Q. Can I use my ATM or debit card
in foreign countries? A. Yes, but it's
important to notify the credit union
that you'll be traveling abroad so
we can determine if there are
any restrictions.
For flexibility and safety,
pack multiple forms of
payment along with a list
of account information
and contact numbers in
case you need it.
Visit Us Before You Go
Stop by for prepaid Visa gift cards or
apply for a Visa credit or debit card
to make your on-the-go spending
simple and safe.
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