Planning your trip

Make your travel dreams come true

Plan ahead!

Make sure you enjoy every moment of your vacation with proper planning before you go. We offer advice to help you see the world, worry-free.

"To stay is to exist. But to travel is to live."

– Gustave Nadaud, French poet and singer-songwriter

5 tips to plan your dream vacation

1. Get in touch with a travel agency

Benefit from the advice of a travel agent. An expert will help guide you to the perfect choice while respecting your budget. It’s all possible.

Do you have a Travel Mastercard™? Earn rewards points faster and at a better exchange rate with À la carte Travel.

Our travel agents are listening (some service charges apply):
1-800-561-3653

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2. Think about travel insurance

Always take precautions before you travel. You've had to save for your vacation, and it's important to protect your investment. Travel insurance lets you hit the road with peace of mind. Be sure to check whether it's already included with your Mastercard credit card.

Further reading

The importance of travel insurance

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3. Order foreign currency

Don't want to come up short? Order foreign currency online and have it delivered to your home or a branch of your choice. We make it easy—simply log in to your online bank. Check the exchange rates for your destination to see how much your currency will cost.

Check exchange rates

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4. Keep us informed

To prevent your cards being blocked while travelling, set up a travel notification in your online bank.

Remember to write down important phone numbers in case of emergency: Mastercard, the Canassistance service for travellers, etc.

Add a travel notification

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9 Things to Avoid for a Stress-Free Vacation

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5. Keep an eye on your budget

View your account balance and transaction history from anywhere in the world by signing into the mobile app or your online account.

Remember to pay attention to the withdrawal fees when you use an ABM outside of Canada. See the FAQ to find out which ABMs you can use and how much they charge. You can use THE EXCHANGE network within Canada without network fees or fees from the other financial institution.

Find an ABM in Canada or Florida

Further reading

Bank account FAQ