"Mark Hewitt" wrote in message
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> "Roger (B)" wrote in message
> news:LCJAd.200$Gj2.136@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
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> > Caution: Do not bring only one card. Bring cards issued by
> > two different banks. Sometimes, a card issued by bank 'x' does
> > not go thru for some reason, and another card issued by bank 'y'
> > works fine. This may be rare and due to a computer glitch that
> > can be cleared with a call to customer service, but its easier just
> > to pull out another card.
>
> Very true. My UK egg card didn't work in US petrol pumps for some reason.
> But my lloyds debit card worked fine.
>
More than one card is recommended due to getting your CC # hijacked.
Happens to me quite often. Check your transactions as often as possible.
If you cancel your only card, you'll be stuck for a few days at least.
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