06/08/2026
✈ Considering a vacation soon? In the rush of preparing for travel, it is easy to forget the steps you should take to protect your finances while you are away. Here are some ways to avoid money-related travel issues, save money on fees, and greatly improve your chances for a safe, pleasant journey. 📲
Notify your financial institution and credit card company before you travel.
Copy important documents because a missing wallet causes stress that doesn’t belong on vacation.
Pay your bills before you go.
A mobile banking app is invaluable when traveling to monitor and manage your accounts and to receive text alerts.
Just in case you lose your card, it is a good idea to have some cash on hand.
Don’t keep all your cash, debit, and credit cards in one place.
Use the highly rated Heritage Valley Mobile App to bank while you travel: https://heritagevalleyfcu.org/mobile-banking/