Hints Money Matters Notify your credit card company that you will be traveling overseas, particularly if you carry a Virginia Tech First USA Visa card. First USA tracks purchases to prevent and monitor credit card theft - if they are unaware that you are traveling, your purchase overseas may be blocked. They will want to know travel dates and location.
Travelers checks are still a safe way to carry funds.
For couples traveling, be sure to get the checks in each of your names or dual checks. Keep check serial numbers separate from checks. Many small village shops prefer local currency and many do not take credit cards or cash travelers checks. Currency exchange is available at hotels, banks and machines. Rates will vary from place to place.