[Gocamino] Use of Debit Cards

[Richard Ferguson <peregrino at att.net.]

One concern about using public computers (or even a friend's computer) to perform monetary transactions, is the possibility of spyware on the computer, which could be logging your bank password, etc.   It is all part of the problems of identity theft and computer bugs of various kinds.

I prefer to have every possible bill on "autopay", so that the payment comes out of my checking account automatically, no action required on my part.  I am in the process of setting my credit card to automatically be paid from my checking account, for example, and I years ago put my water, electric, phone, etc. bills on autopay.  This has always worked perfectly for me.  My American express bill can be paid by phone, unfortunately they do not offer autopay.

Richard


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Grant Spangler" <gaspangler at hotmail.com>
> Yes, your Visa debit card can be used in Spain as described. My bank has an 
> ATM/Visa Debit card I carry on the Camino. Works just dandy. Be certain to 
> have a 4 digit, not 6 digit PIN for the card. Set up Internet banking and 
> account access before you go, then you can move money around and pay any 
> cards whilst on the Road. I stay over the pond for two to four months at a 
> stretch. The only way I can is by paying cards as they come due, never 
> paying interest. I recommend American Express Travelers Checks as a backup, 
> and a second credit card in case your Visa dies. Mine did, and I was happy 
> to have an alternative. The magnetic strip went soft, and there was no more 
> ATM money for the kid. Bring half as much stuff and twice as much money as 
> you think you’ll need. Then just dive in, and the Road will rise up to meet 
> you.
> 
> Have a great journey.
> 
> 
> Grant
> 
> Grant Spangler
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