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Went on vacation? Avoid common problems in the journey

07/19/2013

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Going on vacation is a chance to rest, but often the sabbatical can cause unplanned.

See how to deal with some unpleasant situations, but common when someone travels on vacation, according to the Consumer program MasterCard.

My luggage was lost

Not to have a headache with lost luggage, contact the assistance of your credit card and check if your card offers a wizard locator luggage. The Concierge provides expert assistance to help locate misplaced baggage and belongings lost Holders Black and Platinum. Gold customers have the service by the Customer Care Travel.

I lost my documents

Make sure your card or your travel agency offers emergency assistance services. It can be very useful to help you get in touch with Embassies and Consulates in the event of lost or stolen documents. To do so, customers from MasterCard Gold Card has access to Travel Assistance Service, which operates 24 hours a day, and you are treated in Portuguese
 

I need emergency cash

In case of loss or theft of your card, check the services disponíveispara withdrawal of emergency cash. MasterCard in partnership with Western Union money transfers performs emergency directly to a MasterCard card registered in the system. You receive the amount, on average, up to 2 hours after your request.

Was robbed abroad

If a MasterCard cardholder Black is mugged or robbed while using or shortly after using an ATM, you may receive coverage for replacement of stolen money (withdrawn). Travel Assistance Service users also have access to medical and legal information in an emergency, transfer to advance bail, assistance for replacement of lost documents and ticket, transmission of urgent messages, location and redirecting lost luggage and prior information about destinations Travel.

I lost my card

All users have access to assistance MasterCard Global Service ™, which blocks your card and sends a replacement card in até48 hours emtodo the world.

I rented a car to tour and hit

Car rental companies usually offer separately CDW insurance (covers the car) LDW (copper one), charging a fee for each. Make sure you're getting the two insurances. You can also use your MasterCard to purchase car insurance, and just get the LDW.

I got sick on a trip, and now?

Getting sick on a trip is a problem. Not having access to a doctor, the medicine, a disorder is even greater. To avoid this type of situation, check with your health plan if it provides coverage overseas or with your travel agency insurance that is offered. For a stay of 30 days in the USA, you must pay an average of $ 200 for health insurance. Watch with with your card if it offers health insurance. The Black and Platinum MasterCard offer health insurance at no additional cost.

They canceled my flight

Check with your card brand is offering insurance against delays and cancellations of flight. Customers Inconveniences Travel provides coverage in the event of delay (over 4 hours) or cancellation of travel (if you need to cancel). Unforeseen events such as natural disasters are also covered.

I do not speak another language

Service Travel Assistance MasterCard offers a translation service emergency. Already Concierge can find a translator for an entire trip in the country where you wish.

The Dollar rose

To avoid losses from changes in exchange rates, plan your trip and spending that will make the time you are away. One option is the prepaid cards travel, who do not suffer variation of the dollar.
With it you can purchase dollar seasons best quote.



Source: UOL - Modern Consumer

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