Wells Fargo has the worst security. My sister has, on three occasions, had her account hacked and monies were pulled out to pay cell phone bills in Malaysia. She doesn’t have a card, an online account, hell, she doesn’t even own a computer.
She has always been able to recoup her money, only after constant calls and threats from her brutish brother.
Wells Fargo IS the problem.
I have two accounts and I manage two accounts for my mother at US Bank. All four accounts have an online presence and we both have cards. Never a hint of security issues.
A couple of years ago, I was in the bank doing some stuff for my mom and I casually mentioned that I was going to be out of the country for a few weeks and wondered if my cash card would work at the ATM’s in the UK. The lady I was dealing with said that it would work. Once. Becaause this was out of my normal pattern of withdrawls, suddenly having it taking funds from an ATM in N. Ireland would run up a red flag and the acoount would be frozen. Good to know.
Interesting thanks. Yes, I have other accounts I use, without any problem.
I don't travel overseas very often, but my son does. I learned from him that if you plan to take any of your credit cards overseas with you, it is important to call the bank(s) prior to your trip, tell them the dates you will be there, and the countries you will be going to. It also doesn't hurt to call again a day or two before departure to ensure that the info was put into your record correctly. I did as he advised, and had no problems using my credit cards or debit card during the 33 days I traveled in Europe.