Originally Posted by
petthefabric
Due to credit fraud, my CC company, stopped allowing my card to be used. Back at home, my DH got the call and let me know. It was very embarrassing to retrace my steps and cover those purchases with cash. Anyone out there have a solution for this one?
Call the bank BEFORE YOU GO and let them know you are traveling. They will want the dates and location(s). I had the same problem in Paducah in 2010, my card was declined and I had to call my credit union. Fortunately this was on a Friday and they were open. Hate to think what a pickle I would have been in if it had happened on a Saturday. I learned my lesson - went to Houston last October, called the bank before hand, had no problems at all. Doesn't matter if the vendors are from all over, the bank will take this into account.