Diversify7 of 8"It's important to have a variety of payment vehicles," says Betty Hoople, head of consumer credit card marketing at Wells Fargo. In addition to carrying a credit card and a backup card, she suggests carrying a small amount of cash. "Also, keep the toll-free numbers for your bank and credit card company in a separate place." If your card gets lost or stolen, you'll be able to contact the company immediately and get the replacement card sent out soon.« Back to Traveling with credit cards. Related Articles:Credit card payoff calculator2010 cash-back rewards surveyCredit cards fees studyRelated Links:See your FICO scoreFind the best credit card for youWhy your rates go up advertisement
"It's important to have a variety of payment vehicles," says Betty Hoople, head of consumer credit card marketing at Wells Fargo. In addition to carrying a credit card and a backup card, she suggests carrying a small amount of cash. "Also, keep the toll-free numbers for your bank and credit card company in a separate place." If your card gets lost or stolen, you'll be able to contact the company immediately and get the replacement card sent out soon.
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