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Recent web articles on credit card use with international travel

• Padimitriou, O. "4 tips for using credit cards overseas."  Investopedia.com  18  May 2023. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/11/using-credit-cards-in-other-countries.asp#:~:text=While%20you'll%20always%20need,pay%20unnecessary%20foreign%20transaction%20fees.

• Motley, Johnny. "Can I Use My Credit Card Internationally? How To Use Credit Cards While Traveling Abroad." Forbes Advisor, 24 Aug 2023.  https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-cards/can-i-use-my-credit-card-internationally/

You can always check with your bank or credit union that issued your credit or debit card for any additional questions before you go.

If using money transfer apps  (e.g. Paypal, Venmo, Zelle) not all will allow international transfer of money.  The following articles should help: 

• "Venmo International Transfer and Alternatives [2023]" Exiap.com  https://www.exiap.com/guides/venmo-international-transfer-and-alternatives#disclaimers

• Underwood, Jenn. "International Money Transfer: Best Ways To Send Money Internationally/" Forbes.com. 1 December 2023,  https://www.forbes.com/advisor/money-transfer/best-ways-to-send-money/#:~:text=The%20cheapest%20way%20to%20send,from%20your%20credit%20card%20provider.

Using you cell phone abroad:

• Michaels, Philip. "Best international phone plans in 2023 — what travelers need to know." 27 October, 2023. tom's guide.  https://www.tomsguide.com/us/wireless-carriers-international-travel-plans,review-4327.html

• Chen, Karen I. "The Best International Phone and Data Plans: Everything You Need to Know to Use Your Cell Phone Abroad. Compare plans from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint."  12 June 2023. Travel + Leisure  https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/best-international-data-phone-plans
• Abbot, Tyler. "Best International Cell Phone Plans" 30 November 2023.  Reviews.org https://www.reviews.org/mobile/best-international-cell-phone-plans/

You should also check with your cell phone provider for the best plan before your travel.

Also, Global Road Warrior has a information for each country listed on international calling.  Choose Communications from the left side menu and then Dialing guides.