June 29, 2026
Staying One Step Ahead of Fraud This Travel Season
Travel season is here!
Before you head out, take a quick look at these simple tips to help protect your money and personal information while you’re on the go.
Travel scams to watch for
Be cautious when booking or planning:
- Fake travel websites offering deals that seem too good to be true
- Emails or texts asking you to “confirm” flight or hotel details
- Rental listings that require payment outside of trusted platforms
If something feels off, pause and verify before booking.
Use secure connections
Public Wi-Fi is convenient, but comes with risk:
- Avoid logging into banking or apps on public networks
- Use your cellular data or a secure connection when possible
- Never enter personal or payment information on unsecured sites
Tips for staying secure online
Keep an eye on your card
Stay one step ahead while traveling:
- Turn on transaction alerts to catch activity in real time
- Check your account regularly during your trip
- Lock your card instantly if something doesn’t look right
Stay one step ahead this summer
A few small habits can go a long way in protecting your accounts so you can focus on enjoying your trip.
Travel Notification
Planning a trip this summer? Set up travel notifications on your card in digital banking to ensure your card works wherever you go!
- Log in to your digital banking account
- Select “Cards” and then “Card Management” in the menu
- Choose the card you want to manage and then select “Travel Notification“
- Enter your travel destination and dates, click “Submit” and you’re done!
Looking for more tools to help with your summer travel plans? Check out our SmartMoney Online travel section. It’s full of great articles and tools that’ll help you get the most out of your summer adventures.
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