International Travel - Travel Rewards Cards/Info - What to carry with me? [closed]

I am planning to travel internationally in the coming months. I had signed up for a quite a few rewards/mileage programs previously. I was wondering - should I take all the rewards/mileage program information with me? Should I take only those that I would need at the destination?

The reason why I am asking this is, for instance, if my flight with Airline A gets canceled and I get a booking with Airline B, I would need the frequent flyer information for Airline B. I know that most (if not all?) airlines nowadays allow the traveler a few weeks after taking the flight to get points for the said flight. Is it the same with hotels as well?

What is your 'strategy' for taking travel rewards/frequent flyer information with you?

Best Answer

Pretty much any airline and/or hotel chain has an app and an online portal. It's useful to have the user names and passwords with you just in case you need it. You don't need the actual physical card or membership numbers, if you have internet access.

You can decide to download and install the apps as well, which sometime speeds up booking, checking in, getting boarding passess, etc.

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Can you use a travel card for anything?

The most common types of travel cards are airline, hotel and general travel rewards credit cards. You can use them like you would any other credit card. And you can also earn rewards, usually in the form of points or miles. Generally, you can earn rewards by making everyday purchases\u2014think clothes, gas and electronics.

What can I do with travel reward points?

Redeeming Rewards Points earned through the Bank of America Travel Rewards Card can be redeemed for statement credits to pay for flights, hotels, vacation packages, cruises, rental cars and baggage fees. Each point is worth one cent when redeemed this way.

Can I redeem travel points for cash?

You can redeem points from cards like the Bank of America\xae Premium Rewards\xae credit card and the Bank of America\xae Travel Rewards credit card for cash back as a deposit in a Bank of America account, in a 529 college savings plan, or as a statement credit to your credit card account.

Do I have to tell my credit card company when I travel?

You're not required to notify your credit card company when you're going away on vacation, but it is highly recommended. By letting your credit card company know where you're going and for how long, your company will know that any card transactions from that location were likely authorized by you.

How To Travel The World For Free: Credit Cards 101

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