March 31, 2025
✈️ FDIC Spring Break Travel Tips: Keep Your Money Safe! 💳
Spring break is around the corner! 🌞 Here are some ways to avoid money-related travel issues and greatly improve your chances for a safe, pleasant journey:
🔹 Cash vs. Cards: Carry only small amounts of cash for tips and transit. Credit and debit cards are safer and often have better exchange rates abroad! Check out our list of checking accounts to see which works best for you!
🔹 Keep It Secure: Before leaving, consider putting jewelry and other valuable items in a safe deposit box at a Traditional Bank branch. Click here to see our Schedule of Services, and safe deposit boxes are at the top left of page 4.
🔹 Plan Ahead: Pay any bills before you leave and consider setting up autopay or direct deposits to avoid disruptions. You do not want essential services to be cut off while you are away on a long trip.
🔹 Watch Out for Scammers: Keep an eye on your belongings and avoid flashing cash or expensive items at busy places like airports. Stay alert.
🔹 Notify Your Bank: Let Traditional Bank know you’ll be traveling so we can expect to see certain charges and prevent blocks.
Pro tip: An upcoming trip is also a good reason to consider signing up for direct deposit, if you haven't yet. With direct deposit, you don't have to worry about check theft by mail and know the funds will be in your account on a certain date, a comforting thought whether you are away or at home. Are you ready to start mobile banking? It's never been easier! With the Traditional Bank mobile app, you can bank safely and securely from the palm of your hand. Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to your mobile device to get started today.