VISAŽ CREDIT & DEBIT CARD RESTRICTIONS The Security and protection of your account is a top priority at Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU). To safeguard your accounts against fraudulent activity, we may occasionally restrict VISAŽ Credit & Debit Card transactions in countries where fraud is prevalent.
PLAN ON TRAVELING? ABROAD?
Here are a few steps to ensure that you have a pleasant travel experience
Contact GLCU at 1-800-982-7850 so that we can place a travel alert on your account.
Review the Blocked Card Chart below for any restrictions.
Upon returning make sure to monitor your account to ensure all charges are valid.
BLOCKED COUNTRY
AFFECTED CARDS:
DEBIT: VISA:
BLOCKED TRANSACTIONS
All
Non face-to-face Currency Transactions
Canada
ATM Withdrawal
Japan
Tele-Communication Services
Nigeria
All Except Travel & Entertainment
Romania
All Except Travel & Entertainment
Russia
All Except Travel & Entertainment
Turkey
All Except Travel & Entertainment
Ukraine
All Except Travel & Entertainment
(Red check marks indicate blocked transactions)
PERMITTED
TRANSACTIONS
BLOCKED
TRANSACTIONS
Travel & Entertainment Transactions:
Airlines
Car Rental
Cruise Lines
Hotels
Railways
Tour Operators
Travel Agencies
Non face-to-face Currency Transactions:
Merchandise and Sevices from a Financial Institution must be performed in a face-to-face environment. All non face-to-face transactions with a Financial Institution are blocked.
Tele-Communications Services Blocked Include:
Local & Long Distance Calls
Calling Card Calls
Calls Through Use of Magnetic Strip Reading Telephones & Fax Services
May also Include Cellular Phone Services & Pre-paid Calling Cards
