Adventure Awaits: Tips to Ensure Smooth Payments During Travel
Plan Ahead for Travel Spending
Whether you’re looking forward to a multi-country tour or a long weekend getaway, don’t forget to plan ahead for stress-free access to your money. It’s a good idea to take at least a few methods of payment with you, such as cash, your primary debit card and credit card and a back-up credit card. You should also know how to get in contact with your card issuers, in case you need to confirm authorized purchases or request other assistance.
We recommend Lanco FCU members include these three simple tips as part of travel planning:
1. Let Us Know Your Travel Dates
One security measure in place to help protect your accounts is that all debit card transactions originating outside of the U.S. are automatically blocked unless you ask us to enable your card for international use. Credit card transactions may also be blocked while traveling since transactions may differ from your typical activities.
Please provide us with your travel dates and destination(s) before you leave for vacation by sending us a secure message on our online banking, calling us or visiting any Lanco FCU branch. Or, you can also easily submit travel dates for your cards any time using the MyLancoCards mobile app.
2. Get Setup for Secure & Convenient Payments
From navigating the airport to a long day at the beach, vacations often involve busy and unfamiliar environments. While you are enjoying your trip, it can be easy to get distracted and misplace belongings or forget a payment card at checkout. With a little preparation before you leave home, you can skip the hassle of digging out your wallet and ensure your Lanco FCU cards stay safely tucked away.
Digital wallets offer a secure and convenient payment method by using tokenization, so your personal and financial details remain protected. Add your Lanco FCU Visa debit and credit cards to your digital wallet. Then, you can leave your physical wallet securely stored and enjoy the ease and protection of payments via your smartphone or watch.
3. Stay Connected with Secure Messaging
Our secure messaging service ensures that expert help is just a message away, wherever your travels may take you. If you require assistance with your cards or accounts, Lanco FCU offers a direct and secure means of support through our mobile app or online banking. Chat with our member specialists to ask questions about your accounts, request services and more. Log into the Lanco FCU mobile app or online banking to start a conversation any time.
Are You Ready for Summer Travel?
We encourage Lanco FCU members to follow the tips above and contact us for any questions relating to using your cards, digital wallet, self-banking services or Shared Branch locations. Our Member Specialists are here to help ensure you enjoy your vacation without any worries. Write to us in online banking or call (717) 569-7180 to let us know how we can help you prepare for your next adventure.