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Documents and Banking Safety
by Cancuntrvl
 Keeping your documents, bank cards and credit cards safe during travel is vital. I recommend taking photocopies of your important documents, leave one set with a friend or family member back home, one in your suitcase and one in your purse or carryon. When out and about in your destination, lock your passport in a hotel safe and carry a copy of the photo page with you. Be sure to advise your bank that you will be travelling and will be using credit cards or debit cards abroad. Many banks and credit card companies will put a hold on a card if they see activity outside of your normal spending pattern, making it more complicated than necessary to make your purchases abroad. Give them a definite time span for your trip and let them know that you might be making larger purchases than normal, out of country. Keep a copy of your card information locked in the safe with your passport, including emergency bank numbers and your security code (usually 3 digits on the back of the card) in case you lose your card.
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