Tips for safe card use while traveling

Weather of Arabia - In addition to obtaining a travel visa and setting your travel dates, here are some important tips that will ensure that you use your debit or credit card safely while traveling, according to Emirates NBD Bank. The first of these tips is to save the bank's helpline number on your mobile phone or put it in a safe place, as well as pay attention to any SMS you receive or any call that you may receive from the bank regarding transactions or the balance of your account.

If you receive a “SIM not registered” SMS on your mobile phone, contact your telecom service provider and check if your SIM card has been replaced, you may be a victim of identity theft or impersonation.

Another important tip is to keep your registered mobile phone active during your travels, to ensure that you receive SMS alerts for every transaction on the card.