08 June 2024
Holiday Safety
Using Your Current Account Debit Card on Holidays
Dear Members,
We urge you to read the below points; to ensure debit card safety when travelling.
Card Safety
- Never leave your card out of your sight when paying for goods.
- Ensure to carry your debit card in a secure way. This is important to prevent theft when visiting busy tourist attractions.
- Take care to shield your PIN when using your debit card at an ATM.
Your Contact Details
- Ensure we have your correct mobile number details before you travel. It’s vital that we have the right mobile number for you to verify your transactions. Your card may be suspended if we can’t confirm that YOU are using it.
Back Up Plan
- Plan for your holidays by setting up your debit card for Apple Pay Google Pay and Fitbit Pay onto your iPhone, Android or Fitbit devices to make payments.
- This will provide a backup for you if you misplace your wallet. You should also consider having a second card as a backup while abroad.
Local Currency
- When using your debit card abroad, pay in the local currency to avoid incurring an unfavourable exchange rate on the transaction.
- Consider bringing local currency as a backup for areas that may not accept debit cards.
Our Contact Details
- Save our Card Services contact details +353 1 693 3333 in your mobile phone in case of an emergency such as needing to block your card if it is lost or stolen.
