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Originally Posted by calvin-c
Some banks will contact you over such 'remote' usages. And if they can't contact you they'll put out a 'seize & destroy' order on the card. Happened to me a number of years back. Strangely it never seemed to occur to the bank that the same circumstances (usage in 'remote' areas, unable to reach the card holder via phone) fit someone on vacation at least as well as someone who's card (or card #) has been stolen.
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I would assume that is why they call you to
check. And surely it is better to temporarily lose access so that in other situations you don't lose all your money...
I am pretty sure you can call them in advance to say you will be in _____ on vacation and any charges from there should be cleared.