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10 helpful tips for planning a trip :
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Notify the MasterCard call centre of your trip (1-888-622-2783) or by
E-mail so that a “travel notice” can be placed in your file to prevent your card from being blocked. |
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Check the expiry dates and credit limits of your credit card, as well as the withdrawal limits on your Client Card. |
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Use the Client Card limit management tool to personalize your daily withdrawal limits in order to reduce the risk in case of fraud. |
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To ensure a second access to an ATM, in case your Client Card would not work during the trip, you can activate your credit card's PIN by calling 514-394-5555 / 1-888-835-6281 or E-mail us. |
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Before you leave, check whether the country you'll be visiting has the following international payment networks:
- Locate a currency exchange counter to purchase foreign currencies;
- Interac®1, Maestro®2 or NYCE®3 for Client Card purchases;
- Cash advances or withdrawals from automated banking machines at Cirrus®4 or Interac networks. Withdrawals only at THE EXCHANGE®5 network.
- Where and How to use your travelers checks?; |
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Make a list of the cards you'll be bringing with you and of the issuing companies' telephone numbers so that you can contact them in case of loss or theft. |
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Arrange payment of your monthly bills during your absence (pre-authorized debits and payments). |
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Make a photocopy of your passport and give it to a close friend or family member in case you run into problems while abroad. |
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Keep receipts for credit card purchases so that you can validate the amounts charged on your statement when you return from your trip. |
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Be selective about the cards you bring along and avoid bringing too many credit or debit cards. |
