Visa Travel Cards

Like it or not, plastic rules the banking world. While most people have at least one credit or debit card in their name, that may not always be the best option for every person or situation. If you remember Travelers Checks from days of old, get ready to learn about their evolution and multitude of modern uses.

1. Great for travel (especially international). With “travel” in the name, it’s clear these cards were designed to make spending money on vacation easier. Accepted at a wide variety of vendors around the world, the Visa Travel Card is a hassle-free option. Nothing can spell disaster when you’re away from home quite like a lost or stolen card, which bring us to our next point.
2. Limit potential fraud risk. Thanks to the pre-loaded funding limitations of the Visa Travel Card, you’re better protected in the worst-case scenario that the card is lost or stolen. Rather than having direct access to your checking account or line of credit, the card can only access pre-loaded funds. This can be especially useful when making an online transaction at a new site for the first time.
3. Learn how to pay using a card. Parents can utilize the pre-load feature of the Visa Travel Card to start teaching their kids financial independence in the modern world. Get them started learning healthy habits as young as 13 years old.

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You can even link the card to an app on your phone to monitor transactions as well as load additional funds without contacting the credit union.