tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911900515801263690.post992881549005449657..comments2023-05-04T07:36:37.091-06:00Comments on My Journey: Using an American Debit card in Englandtlcukjourneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18126317345680620502noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911900515801263690.post-31850712611548134532015-08-27T04:23:45.513-05:002015-08-27T04:23:45.513-05:00This is really an interesting post, as it's no...This is really an interesting post, as it's not something that I ever had to really worry about. We have always just used my US bank card in the US, and when I was still in an LDR we would just use my other half's card in the UK. Though I have used my US debit card in the UK in the past without any issues (years ago). Another thing to consider when helping my family plan their trip out to England. <br /><br />Also, I had no idea that they were introducing chip and pin cards in the US. Hope that works out, and maybe makes it easier for people who travel to use their card anywhere. Yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537441616376669975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911900515801263690.post-62649697147460260512015-08-24T12:04:57.024-05:002015-08-24T12:04:57.024-05:00The dilemma of how to pay when we travel is someth...The dilemma of how to pay when we travel is something we still haven't figured out, even after two years of traveling to a new country every other month! We don't have any credit cards and I'm unwilling to pay the foreign transaction fees for using our debit card abroad, so we typically just pay for everything in cash! Luckily, the big stuff like hotel accommodations and airfare is always paid for in advance with our debit, but still, carrying enough cash for food and entertainment for 3-5 days is scary!Sarah Shumatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178401162208967646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911900515801263690.post-48477956076705154132015-08-21T09:03:52.615-05:002015-08-21T09:03:52.615-05:00I have to call my bank before even traveling to an...I have to call my bank before even traveling to another State in the United States, if I don't, my bank is allerted and my card is blocked, with "suspicious activity" until I call and let my bank know it was me that made the purchases. My bank knew I'd be in several States as well as England and Ireland. The chip isn't even in most of our cards here in the States. But if a card isn't registered in the UK with a UK address, you have to sign! Hopefully this all changes soon!tlcukjourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126317345680620502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911900515801263690.post-12418203651880153282015-08-21T07:25:40.150-05:002015-08-21T07:25:40.150-05:00When chip and pin cards came about in the UK they ...When chip and pin cards came about in the UK they were blocked for use abroad too, just as a fraud prevention measure. If you rang up your bank and told them you were travelling abroad they would unblock it so that it could be used. It may be worth checking if it's the same in the US. I used to work for a bank so I would take calls from people asking for their card to be unblocked for use abroad, but I left in 2010 and I haven't travelled abroad myself since before then so I'm not sure if it's the same here now or not.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911900515801263690.post-26669166915236363272015-08-20T15:00:37.951-05:002015-08-20T15:00:37.951-05:00Very helpful, Thank YouVery helpful, Thank YouAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642215804722955894noreply@blogger.com