How To Notify Scotiabank Of Travel (2024)

FAQs

Do I need to notify Scotiabank when travelling? ›

You no longer need to notify us of any upcoming travel plans. Our fraud detection measures are in effect wherever you are, and you can continue to use your debit and credit cards on your trip.

Setting your travel notice over the phone or in-person

If you have any questions or concerns about your travel notice, calling your credit card company is a good method to set the notification. If you want to set your travel notice in person, go to your nearest branch to meet with a representative.

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Notify Your Bank

Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans, so they do not flag charges you make in another country as fraudulent. Some companies allow you to enter travel dates online, or call your bank directly.

How to notify a bank or issuer about your travel plans. If your bank or card issuer requires you to set a travel notice, you might do it online, over the phone or through an app. Check with your bank or card issuer to learn how it handles travel notices.

Contact your bank before you leave, call your bank to let them know that you'll be traveling. They'll usually ask for your destination, the dates of your trip, and the type of card you'll be using.

If you already use online banking, there's likely an online travel notice where you can enter your destination and the length of your trip. If you've got multiple countries on your itinerary, you can specify that as well. If you don't have online banking, call your bank to set up a travel alert on your account.

If you intend to use your personal debit or credit card abroad it is best that you let us know. Telling us in advance that you're travelling will notify our transaction monitoring systems you will be using your debit or credit card abroad. This will help us to reduce the likelihood of your transactions being blocked.

Scotiabank is a member of the Global ATM Alliance so you pay no surcharge or access fees when you withdraw cash at select bank ATMs around the world.

Can I use the Scotiabank app outside Canada? ›

Absolutely. There are three easy ways to access your Scotiabank accounts while outside of Canada: Online and mobile banking Sign in to your account online or in the app to view your account, transfer funds, pay bills and more.

If you want to talk to a person online, the Scotiabank chatbot can connect you directly with a live chat customer care advisor. Our English-speaking advisors are online daily from 8 am to 10 pm ET, and our French-speaking advisors are online Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3 pm ET.

Scotiabank's U.S. presence is backed by 125 years of experience, a high credit rating and strong balance sheet. We're a trusted strategic partner who works tirelessly to understand your business as well as you do.

You generally don't need to set a travel alert on your credit card when traveling within the U.S. Even when traveling internationally, most credit card issuers no longer require setting travel alerts; however, some still do.

How much does it cost to send a Scotia International Money Transfer? There is a $1.99 transaction fee. For more information on fees and foreign exchange rates, please visit the Scotiabank International Money Transfer Agreement on our website.

If you intend to use your personal debit or credit card abroad it is best that you let us know. Telling us in advance that you're travelling will notify our transaction monitoring systems you will be using your debit or credit card abroad. This will help us to reduce the likelihood of your transactions being blocked.

You generally don't need to set a travel alert on your credit card when traveling within the U.S. Even when traveling internationally, most credit card issuers no longer require setting travel alerts; however, some still do.

You don't need to let your credit card company know you're traveling, but it's always a good idea. To protect you from fraud, credit card issuers look for charges that seem to be out of the ordinary, or “suspicious activity”.