A U.S. Bank travel notice is not required, but U.S. Bank recommends that cardholders notify them when traveling outside of the country. Without proper notice, U.S. Bank may freeze your account for suspicion of fraud due to transactions being made from outside the state you live in or abroad.
Here’s how to submit your U.S. Bank travel notice:
Online:Log in to your account and go to the “Customer Service” tab. Then, click on the “Self Service” link, and select “Travel Notification”. After that, enter the dates and destination(s) of your trip and you’re all set.
Via the mobile app: Log into the U.S. Bank mobile app and select “Menu”. From there, choose “Manage Cards”, and then select the card you’ll be traveling with. After that, tap on “Travel Notification”, select “Add a Trip”, and enter the dates and destination(s) on your itinerary.
By phone: Call customer service at (800) 285-8585 and let them know the dates and destination(s) of your trip.
So, if you’re going to be traveling abroad, don’t forget to set your US Bank travel notice. The last thing you need on vacation is to worry about whether you’ll be able to use your credit card or not.
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You can set up a Mastercard travel notification through your credit card issuer’s website, mobile app, or by calling the number on the back of your card. Mastercard travel notifications help prevent cards from getting declined when cardholders make purchases in places they don’t normally visit. But keep in mind that travel notifications do not involve Mastercard directly. They are instead arranged with the banks and credit unions that issue cards on the Mastercard network.
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