# Visa Travel Services | Visa Travel Credit Card Support

_Last modified: 2026-04-01T08:07:35.955Z_

The magic of travel begins with a single tap.

With Visa, travelling the world is beautifully simple.

# Discover the magic of travel with Laufey

Wherever you wander, let every journey feel simple, secure, and full of possibility.

- [Why travel with Visa](#1)
- [Tools](#2)
- [Offers and perks](#3)
- [Tips](#4)
- [If you’re going to China](#5)
- [Travel help](#6)
- [Explore Destinations](#7)

## Why travel with Visa

### Accepted all around the world

One card. 200+ countries. 80m+ merchants worldwide. Convenient payments — online and in-store.

### Easy to use

Look for the Visa Brand Mark. Keep your payments simple.

### Secure

Away from home. Not away from safety. All secured by high-tech, anti-fraud systems.

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## Access the travel tools you need

### Global ATM locator

Access cash, wherever you are. [Explore Visa ATMs](https://www.visa.com/locator/atm)

### Currency exchange calculator

Think of it as a translator for money. [Open calculator](https://www.visa.co.in/support/consumer/travel-support/exchange-rate-calculator.html)

### Visa Concierge

Get travel support 24/7. [Tailor your experiences​](https://www.concierge-asia.visa.com/)

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## Experience offers & perks along the way

The comprehensive Visa travel payment card guide to attractive travel offers and destinations.

Enjoy privileges from participating merchants when booking flights, hotels, accommodations, and more.​

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## Travel tips for every stage of your journey

### Activate your credit and debit cards before you travel

Check with your bank to confirm that your payment card has been activated for overseas travel use and take note of the daily ATM withdrawal limit for your card. Know the expiry dates, account balance and amount of credit available to you. This way, you won’t be caught short with a card that doesn’t work while you’re away, or not have enough credit to cover your trip expenses.

### Apply for mobile alerts

Sign up for free SMS transaction alerts to receive instant SMS messages when a transaction exceeds a pre-set amount or when unusual card activities are detected.

### Memorise your PIN

Whether you are using a magnetic strip or chip card, know your credit card PIN before travelling overseas. If you have forgotten your PIN, reapply for a new one.

### Make a copy of everything in your wallet

Keep a record of card account numbers and telephone numbers for reporting lost or stolen cards. But remember to keep this information in a safe place. Always keep your credit card number and the three-digit CVV2 code on the back of your Visa card confidential.

### Get in touch with your bank

Check that your bank or credit card company has updated contact information. Tell them where and when you’ll be travelling – so that your card isn’t flagged for unusual activity.

### Know the emergency numbers for lost or stolen cards

Take note of your card account number and the telephone number for the Visa Global Customer Assistance Services (GCAS) of the country you are travelling to. Visa cardholders can report lost or stolen Visa cards and request emergency services by calling the GCAS number. Learn more about GCAS here.

## If you’re going to China

### On Your Trip

### Use your Visa payment card for extra peace of mind

Using your Visa payment card when you travel is safer than carrying large amounts of cash. Plus, paying with Visa lets you enjoy Visa’s exchange rate. This frees you from the need to compare and calculate exchange rates.

### Hassle-free cash withdrawal

Look out for ATMs with Visa PLUS mark anywhere to withdraw local currency with ease. Visa cards that bear the PLUS logo can be used for cash withdrawals, using the same PIN at ATMs worldwide. [Click here](http://www.visa.com/atmlocator) to locate ATMs.

### Find out about Dynamic Currency Conversion

Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) offers you a choice of paying in home currency when you use your card overseas. This service is offered by merchants and includes a service fee in the exchange rate used. To use Visa’s exchange rate, you can pay in the local currency instead. If you didn’t pay with DCC but still see it on your bill, contact your bank to contest the charge.

### Check and save your receipts

Always double-check the information on the sales receipts, including the currency you are being charged, before you make payment. Keep a copy of all sales receipts.

### When You’re Home

### Check your receipts

Go through your receipts and make sure they reconcile with your monthly statement.

### Contact your card issuer if you note a discrepancy

If you see a charge you don’t recognise or if you notice any inconsistencies, contact your bank immediately.

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## Global Customer Assistance Service

## Lost your Visa card? Call +1 303 967 1090 from anywhere in the world.

No matter where you are in the world, Visa’s Global Customer Assistance Services (GCAS) representatives can provide multilingual assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. GCAS can help you block your Visa card within 30 minutes once it has been reported stolen or lost, protecting you against fraudulent transactions. GCAS can also provide emergency cash and Visa card replacement services wherever you are in the world.

[Contact us](/contact-us.html)

## Explore Destinations