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Old Mar 24, 2019, 6:25 pm
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xooz
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
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My son has been there for quite a number of years now. Agree with the above that having 2 cards is a good idea, since if one gets lost/stolen etc, it can be quite some time to get a replacement. I had this happen and had to wire my son some money to tide him over.

Also, if a large expenditure comes up, you can get your bank or credit union to allow for large withdrawals if needed. Check with them on their rules.

Finally, as for skimmers, they exist there as here. Some education for your family member is a good thing whether they use a card here or in China.
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