It’s easier to pay while you’re away
If you lose your card, Visa can replace it wherever you are.*
*Terms and conditions may apply.
Visa, your trusted travel partner
Whether you’re planning a trip to Southeast Asia or East London, Visa has all the benefits you need.
It’s easier to pay while you’re away
Leave your worries (and your cash) behind
You can’t lose cash if you don’t carry cash when you travel.
Travel protections
Security tips for a safe trip, no matter where you go.
Before you go
- Check your card to make sure it won't expire. Additionally, don't forget to confirm your credit limit and account balance
- Jot down your credit and debit card numbers and contact numbers for your issuer, just in case
- Make sure you remember (but don't write down) your card PIN
- Let your card issuer know about your trip before you leave so unfamiliar transactions aren't flagged as suspicious
- Purchase tickets using your Visa card for protection in case your tickets are lost or stolen or the airline delays or cancels your flight
During your trip
- Don't leave your cards unattended, whether you’re at work or relaxing in your hotel, and take advantage of the hotel-provided safe for valuables
- Save all of your receipts. Once you're back home, check them carefully against your monthly statements
- If you lose your card, Visa will work with you to replace it
Access the travel tools you need
Global ATM locator
Currency exchange calculator
Visa Prepaid cards
Travel and Emergency Assistance Services
Eligible Visa cardholders may contact Travel and Emergency Assistance Services to receive help finding a referral for medical, legal, and transportation assistance as well as other goods and services. Eligible Visa cardholders can contact the service with no charge 24/7, 365 days a year.
Visa makes every reasonable effort to respond when you have an emergency—even if you need assistance beyond the services listed here. However, neither Visa nor its service providers can be responsible for the availability, use, cost, or results of any medical, legal, transportation, or other service.
Travel tips for every stage of your journey
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Contact your Visa card issuer ahead of time so you are aware of any possible daily cash withdrawal restrictions.
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Make a record of your Visa card account and telephone numbers for reporting lost or stolen cards (including international Visa Global Customer Assistance Services numbers) and keep it in a safe place away from your wallet or handbag.
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It is recommended that you review your statements when you return. Go through your statements carefully and contact your issuing bank immediately if you see any suspicious or incorrect charges.
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Foreign merchants may offer to convert your bill to Canadian dollars. Although it is convenient to see the bill in your home countries currency, the conversion usually includes a markup. To avoid the markup, decline the conversion and choose to pay in local currency. If you chose to pay in local currency, but the transaction was charged by the merchant in different currency, contact your bank to contest the charge.