When I was in Thailand, I tried to use my card to pay for a meal, and then take some money out. It wouldnt work. So I phoned the bank up and they said that being a UK user and the card suddenly ebing used in Thailand meant they locked it. But 20 mins later it was working. Now sounds like theyve done a great job right???
Wrong!!
2 weeks before I went away i went into the branch and informed them of my holiday. I also phoned my credit card company (same bank) and told them. I also wrote both parties a letter saying I was in Thailand and it was imperitive I should eb able to use my cards.
They also mooched for 3 months before finally agreeing to pay the £45 phone bill it cost me phoning from Thailand to point out their f**k up.
There is nothing more embarassing than having the resturant manager follow you back to your hotel and informing them you havent paid for a meal, despite the fact you go up to the safe in your room and get him the cash.