This happened to me in Goma at a Sofibanque ATM near the Serena Hotel. Luckily, the security guard outside told me to go inside the bank straight away...

I'm sorry to hear that. My advice is to assume the card is gone and will be destroyed. Cuban banks, including ones you'll find in tourist areas like B...

It's a horrible feeling when that happens. In the Central African Republic, with a limited number of ATMs, it's a huge problem. Your card is most like...

That's really inconvenient. I was in Gitega last year and thankfully didn't have this issue, but my travel group discussed it. The general consensus i...

This is a frustrating situation, and I've been there. My advice is to immediately contact your bank's international support team. It's highly unlikely...

Best setup is to carry both - a credit card and a debit card. Use a zero-forex debit like Niyo Global (the DCB version is more reliable than SBM) for ...

Bring vatu cash for minibuses and taxis in Port Vila. ATMs from BSP and ANZ usually work with Visa, but Mastercard is less reliable. Public transport ...

Bring USD cash when you land in Dili. Mikrolets and buses only take coins and small notes. ATMs in the city work best with Visa cards - ANZ and Bank M...

Best to carry Surinamese dollars in small bills. Use De Surinaamsche Bank or Republic Bank ATMs in Paramaribo with a Visa card if you need cash. Don’t...