After getting your passport, the next step in your trip preparation process is to notify your credit card companies (including your ATM bank) of your travel plans. Some of them no longer need to be notified as the chip offers added security features. However, it’s good to give them a call, so you know what’s what and then you won’t need to call in the future!
All you need to provide them with is your dates of travel and the countries you will be visiting. Also notify them if you will be making any purchases to foreign businesses before you leave the US during your trip planning, i.e. making hotel or train reservations.
When contacting your bank regarding your ATM card, review your daily withdrawal amount and increase it if you’d prefer to make larger withdrawals as each withdrawal has a fee.
