Many cantons offer sports holidays at this time. During the cold winter months, more and more people are seeking out warmer regions . To ensure your holiday abroad doesn't turn into a nightmare, you should also take a few precautions when regarding card security:
13.02.2024 –- When booking your trip, use only trustworthy platforms and travel companies.
- Check that the website and the quoted dealare genuine (e.g. Trusted Shop) and when making payment, use only secure payment pages:
- Use the geo-blocking function and activate the card only for the countries you are visiting. After you return from your trip, don't forget to block the countries you visited.
- Activate 2-factor authentication for your card. This means you must personally reconfirm every payment. Any instance of theft will then show up immediately.
- Do not surf public WLAN networks, and make payments only when you have secure VPN access.
Read more News
Be careful when using public WLANs
Public WLANs - whether in a café, hotel or at the airport - are a practical solution for saving on… Read more
Black Friday: Bargain or trap?
On 28 November 2025, countless special offers will be tempting - but scammers will also be… Read more
Who pays for debit or credit card fraud?
Card fraud can quickly become expensive - but who is actually liable in the event of a loss? Read more
False parking fines are the latest scam
Fake e-mails and text messages requesting payment of allegedly outstanding parking fines are… Read more