Originally Posted by
marion10
My 20 year old son is doing an internship in Shanghai and lost his wallet (or had it stolen)- credit card and debit card have been cancelled and replacement cards ordered. I have the credit card and I am expecting the debit card anyday. What is the best way to get these to China? FedEx? (My husband wants to use Priority Mail because it is cheaper- I don't trust it). He is staying a a Howard Johnson hotel in Shanghai- that's where he wants is to send it. Do you think that will be safe? I have emailed the consulate asking if we can send things in care of them. Just an over anxious mother here. He is fine- he gets a salary from his Chinese internship and has his passport. I have offered to wire money and he says I do not need to.
Having recently lost a wallet in China myself, I can relate your son's situation pretty well. You shouldn't need to do any Fedexing on your own because the banks will be happy to send cards directly to him, and very quickly (AMEX can even issue temporary cards on the spot in China).