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If you plan on traveling this summer, you can avoid any hiccups–fraud alerts or failed payments in your account–by placing a travel notice through your online account or mobile banking app . Adding a travel notice allows you to continue to use your card with ease while you’re away from home, and helps protect your card from potential fraud and possible deactivation while traveling.

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Why You Should Set Travel Alerts With Your Bank

Any sort of traveling involves planning—whether you’re heading out on a road trip or flying off to your favorite destination—but one part of travel preparation that’s often overlooked is notifying your bank or credit card company of your travel plans.

Why do your bank(s) and credit card companies need to know that you’re traveling? It’s a good question. Travel alerts have only become an important part of personal banking in the last decade or so, when technology made it both possible and necessary to let your bank know when you’ll be out of town for a while. What do we mean by that? Let us explain:

Travel Alerts and Banking Security Credit and debit card fraud is rampant;  FICO reports a 70% rise in debit card compromises at U.S. ATMs and merchants. As card fraud became a more common problem—starting in the mid-90s when online shopping was coming into its own—banks and financial institutions started working to find better solutions for preventing fraud. Fraud affects everyone; it costs the banks and you, as the account holder, money.

Nowadays, banks are vigilant about monitoring for fraudulent charges on your debit and credit cards (if your bank isn’t, you should consider finding one that is). One way that fraud can be easily identified is by location. If your card is used somewhere you don’t generally make purchases, it could be blocked immediately to prevent further use.

A side-effect of this added security, however, is that failing to tell your bank that you’ll be making purchases outside of your normal location can result in a card being shut down while you’re trying to make purchases, pay for reservations, or access money at an ATM.

The best way to ensure that legitimate transactions do not wind up flagged by this type of security monitoring is to notify your bank of your travel plans ahead of time. You’ll want to have the following information available:

•  Where you will be traveling and using your card
•  When you will be traveling
•  When you will be returning
•  Your most up-to-date phone number

Taking this step not only ensures that any legitimate transactions during your trip won’t trigger a call or a blocked card, but also that any fraudulent transactions that may occur after you’ve left your destination are appropriately flagged. That will help you to avoid hassle, while giving you peace of mind. This is a good place for us to mention that it’s also a good idea to travel with an extra emergency card, just in case.

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Traveling? Know before you go

Published on March 30, 2020 | Webster Bank

Nothing can take the joy out of traveling like traffic, flight delays, crowds, and costs. Many times, it’s so stressful that you need a vacation from your vacation! While we can’t control most of those factors, there are a few ways to help ease the stress, like planning in advance which can reduce the chance of forgetting important items and is usually more cost effective.

TIP 1: Track spending

Monitor your transactions while on the go, either online or with the Webster mobile app. If you haven’t done so already, it may be beneficial to create your personalized online profile . This will help you with up-to-date, detailed account information including available balance, transaction history, statements, transfer options, bill payments, and more, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Creating an online account takes only a few minutes and can save valuable time.

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Knowledge base, how do i add, edit, or delete a travel notification on my card.

If you're traveling anywhere within the United States, there's no need to let us know. We'll continue to monitor your account for fraudulent activity. 

If you're traveling internationally and expect to make charges, let us know ahead of time through digital banking. You can:

• Add the notification(s) as much as 90 days before your travel date.
• Edit or delete notifications as many times as you'd like.
• Add multiple trips or destinations, as long as the dates for each don't overlap.

Letting us know you're traveling internationally will helps us protect you against potentially fraudulent activity.

How to add travel notifications using Online banking

• Choose an account from your dashboard then select the Account services tab. 
• Select Travel notifications from under Alerts & notifications .
• Choose  Add a trip  or if there's a previously entered notification you want to modify, select  Edit trip  or  Delete trip.
• Enter another country, then choose Add to include up to five destinations. 

How to add travel notifications using the U.S. Bank Mobile App

• Open the main menu then select  Manage cards.
• Select the card you'll be traveling with, then  Travel notification.
• Select  Add trip,  or if there's a previously entered notification you want to modify, select  Update trip  or  Delete trip.
• Select + Add destination to up to five countries.  

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Whether you have two or 22 travel rewards credit cards in your wallet, chances are you enjoy hitting the road. Unfortunately, it can be extremely frustrating when your card gets flagged while traveling, and you’re suddenly unable to use it. While it’s great when an issuer correctly flags unauthorized account activity as fraudulent, the opposite is true when the issuer inadvertently prevents you from swiping a card.

Thankfully, most major issuers no longer require users to set travel alerts ahead of time.

In this guide, we’ll walk through the details for different cards so you know what to expect before your trip.

What is a travel alert?

Before diving into issuer-specific guidelines, let’s start with a quick overview of what a travel alert is and why this is important.

Most of today’s credit cards have mechanisms to prevent fraud and abuse. When an issuer notices unusual account activity, it may flag it as potentially fraudulent. This happened to me when an unauthorized individual called Chase and inputted the full 16-digit account number of my Chase Freedom Unlimited. I immediately requested a new card, preventing the thief from actually using the compromised card number — a minor inconvenience but not a significant hassle.

However, this protection can also kick in if you try to use a card abroad or in an area of the U.S. that’s far from your primary residence. Suppose you’ve spent months (or even years) swiping a card solely within a specific area and then you suddenly try to use it in another state or country. In that case, this activity might get flagged — and it could be a substantial roadblock to continuing your trip. If you haven’t set up your cellphone to work abroad — or if you’re in an area with limited service — there may be no quick way to let the issuer know that the purchase is (in fact) valid and authorized.

If you notify the issuer ahead of time, a sudden charge in another part of the country or the world (one that you specifically said you’d be visiting during the given time period) won’t be flagged. This allows you to continue swiping your card and — most importantly — keep enjoying your trip.

So, how exactly do you do this? As noted above, many major credit card issuers no longer require proactive travel alerts ahead of time — but let’s go through some of the largest ones.

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How to set American Express travel alerts

Amex doesn’t require you to set up travel alerts. In fact, if you log in to your account at AmericanExpress.com, you won’t even see this as an option. Here’s the rationale, per the issuer’s FAQ page on the topic:

We use industry-leading fraud detection capabilities that help us recognize when our card members are traveling, so you don’t need to notify us before you travel.

It does suggest that you keep updated contact information on your account and download the Amex app before your trip. However, you shouldn’t have any trouble using your cards when traveling.

Applicable cards include: American Express® Gold Card, The Platinum Card® from American Express, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, The Business Platinum® Card from American Express.

How to set Bank of America travel alerts

Like Amex, Bank of America no longer requires travel alerts ahead of time. If you search in the Help & Support center, you’ll see the following message:

You no longer need to let us know when you travel. We monitor your accounts and will send automatic alerts if we detect suspicious activity. Should you need us while traveling, call the number on the back of your card anytime. TIP: It’s important that your email address and mobile phone number are up to date on your account profile, so we can notify you quickly about unusual activity.

Note that this applies to both credit and debit cards associated with your Bank of America login, which can be nice if you’re planning to withdraw money from an ATM using your debit card.

Applicable cards include : Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card, Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card.

How to set Capital One travel alerts

Capital One uses the same approach as American Express — you don’t need to set these up in advance. When you log in to your Capital One account and click on the “I Want To…” button, you’ll see what appears to be an option to set a travel notification. However, when you click on it, you’ll receive the following message:

With the added security of your Capital One chip card, travel notifications are no longer needed on your credit card. That’s right! You don’t have to tell us when and where you’re traveling, inside or outside the United States. Your credit card is 100% covered for fraud while you’re traveling and we will alert you if we see anything suspicious.

Remember that none of Capital One’s credit cards impose foreign transaction fees for purchases made abroad.

Applicable cards: Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card, Capital One Spark Miles for Business.

How to set Chase travel alerts

Chase offers a wide variety of valuable credit cards, including many that you may want to use when traveling. Like previous issuers on the list, you no longer need to proactively set up travel notifications ahead of your trip. When you log in to your Chase account, you’ll still see the “Travel notification” option under account services, but here’s the message you’ll find there:

We’ve got you covered! With our enhanced security measures: You don’t need to set up travel notifications anymore. We’ll send you fraud alerts if we see any possible identity theft. We’ll alert you if we notice any suspicious behavior on your account.

Applicable cards include: Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, World of Hyatt Credit Card, United Explorer Card, Aeroplan Credit Card, Ink Business Preferred Credit Card.

How to set Citi travel alerts

Unlike previous issuers, Citi still allows you to set up travel notifications on your credit cards. Here’s how to do so:

• Log in to your account at citi.com.
• Hover over “Services” at the top, then click on “Travel Services.”
• Click on “Add a Travel Notice.”
• Select the applicable cardholders, enter your dates, then click “Next.”
• Review the details, then click “Confirm.”

Note that you don’t even need to select the individual destination (or destinations) you’re visiting. The only required pieces of information are the cardholders who’ll be on the trip (including authorized users ) and the dates of the trip.

Applicable cards include: Citi Premier® Card, Citi Rewards+® Card, Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®.

What if a travel alert doesn’t work?

Unfortunately, even the advanced technology credit card issuers use nowadays isn’t guaranteed. There may be certain instances where a legitimate transaction is flagged as potentially fraudulent, especially when traveling. Alternatively, an issuer may require an extra verification step before approving a purchase instead of being declined immediately. This especially applies to many online transactions thanks to 3D card security measures .

This is one reason why it’s critical to have updated contact information on file with your card issuers and a working mobile phone when you’re outside the country. This ensures that you can complete any verification requests in a timely fashion.

It’s also critical to always have at least one backup credit card in your wallet when traveling (or load alternate options into your mobile wallet ). Ideally, this card would be from a different card issuer and work with a different payment network, which minimizes the chance that neither card will work.

Bottom line

From full flights to weather delays to traffic, travel can be stressful — and that’s without any financial issues. Fortunately, most major credit card issuers no longer require advance travel notices on your accounts. However, you should still carry at least one backup payment method in case your primary card is declined. It’s also critical to have a working phone number to receive email or text notifications when things go wrong.

If you want to maintain your ability to swipe your favorite travel rewards credit cards on your next trip, follow these instructions before you depart.

Additional reporting by Ryan Wilcox and Madison Blancaflor.

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As the ALERTCalifornia camera network and cyberinfrastructure grow in size and sophistication, UC San Diego researchers are using cutting-edge technology to gain insight into changing natural disaster patterns in the West. ALERTCalifornia provides state-of-the-art technology that supports data-driven decisions to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters.

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Paradise Craggy’s Lookout has epic views of the Shasta Valley. In 2023, ALERTCalifornia installed two cameras at the location, which is currently not in service except during emergencies. Watch live: https://bit.ly/4amN7YC 📷: ALERTCalifornia Field Team. #FFLAALERTCalifornia

The Jordan Peak lookout was tragically destroyed during the #SQFComplexFire. In 2023, 100 years after the lookout was established, our field teams installed cameras at the site. Watch live: https://bit.ly/3VkjOS5 📷: @BuckRock93675 & ALERTCalifornia #FFLAALERTCalifornia

Blue Mountain’s current lookout replaced the original 1966 CCC era structure and overlooks Stanislaus National Forest. ALERTCalifornia also operates two cameras at this location: https://bit.ly/48X5v9e 📷: Fred Johnson/NHLR #FFLAALERTCalifornia

Located in Los Padres National Forest, the historic Chews Ridge Lookout overlooks a diverse landscape. FFLA Monterey is actively looking for fire lookout volunteers for this location. Check the view first at: https://bit.ly/43rX1ph 📷: Scott McClintock/NHLR #FFLAALERTCalifornia

Neal Driscoll

Principal investigator.

Dr. Neal Driscoll is the principal investigator of the ALERTCalifornia program at the University of California San Diego, where he is a professor of geology and geophysics at  Scripps Institution of Oceanography .

Driscoll’s background in natural hazard research traces back more than 35 years. He has published more than 120 manuscripts in high impact peer-reviewed journals, including Science, Nature Geoscience, Geology, and the Journal of Geophysical Research on subjects ranging from earthquake hazards to devastating wildfires., He has received multiple awards during his career, including the Heezen and Storke Awards for excellence in research and UC San Diego’s inaugural Undergraduate Teaching Award. Driscoll has also appeared in articles published by The Associated Press , The New York Times , CBS News , The Los Angeles Times , KGTV , KPBS and other notable news outlets.

Driscoll received his Ph.D. in geology and geophysics from Columbia University and worked as an associate research scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Falmouth, MA before joining UC San Diego in 2000. His research interests at Scripps Oceanography include landscape and seascape evolution in response to tectonic deformation, sea-level fluctuations, climate, neotectonics, and geohazards.

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