[Drew68]

It’s his credit card company’s security software. Sometimes when I’m traveling my company will randomly deny a charge because it doesn’t fit my usual pattern. I have to call customer service and verify the charge to get it turned back on. It can be really annoying.

Banks are doing this a lot these days, mostly because they're on the hook for fraudulent activity. I travel frequently as well and I always call my bank to let them know where I'm going.

[colorado tanker]

We even had one case where we called in advance and they still turned it off.

On the other hand some thief called them and persuaded them to change our internet password, issue a new card in a name not ours and send it to Houston where we do not live. We were lucky to catch it before she got the card. Seriously not impressed with their "security."