From a parent
Charles,
If parents got credit cards for their kids they MUST call the credit card company and tell them, in advance, that their kids will be travelling. This helps avoid embarassing (or down-right problematical) "security holds" because of "unusual activity" on the card. Bank of America is especially vigilant about this (they have placed holds on our card when we've gone to Oregon!), but other companies also appreciate the call.
Editorial note: I always call all of the credit card companies I deal with to let them know I'll be out of town, or out of the country. This especially applies to any bank or credit union with whom I hold a debit (ATM) card!
If parents got credit cards for their kids they MUST call the credit card company and tell them, in advance, that their kids will be travelling. This helps avoid embarassing (or down-right problematical) "security holds" because of "unusual activity" on the card. Bank of America is especially vigilant about this (they have placed holds on our card when we've gone to Oregon!), but other companies also appreciate the call.
Editorial note: I always call all of the credit card companies I deal with to let them know I'll be out of town, or out of the country. This especially applies to any bank or credit union with whom I hold a debit (ATM) card!
posted by Charles Hall at 8:16 PM
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