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ENJOY A SAFE AND SECURE TRIP ABROAD WITH AAA
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Passport Photos
Instant passport photo service is available at your local AAA Northampton County office.
Photos: $7.99 Members $12 Non-members
Plus & Premier Members receive one
set of passport photos FREE!**One per membership year
AAA members enjoy added convenience and security at chip-enables terminals when traveling abroad when they use a AAA “chip” credit card and take advantage of AAA’s foreign currency program.
While abroad, many travelers encounter merchants that won’t accept their traditional credit or debit cards. That’s because in the United States, credit card transactions are processed primarily by card readers that read the magnetic stripe on the back of the credit card. In Europe and may other countries, credit card transactions are processed primarily by card readers that read an embedded microchip on the card. Having a credit card with
a chip instead of a magnetic stripe make the chip transactions more secure and as a result this technology has been widely adopted.
The good news for AAA members is that AAA credit cards are available with chip technology. If you already have a AAA credit card you can call the number on the back of your card to request a chip card. If you’re not a AAA cardholder, visit your local branch office or aaa.com/creditcard to learn about the many benefits of carrying a AAA credit card.
Here are a few key things you need to know about chip cards before you travel.
Chip cards come in two types: “Chip & PIN” and
“Chip & Signature.” With Chip & PIN, the cardholder enters a 4-digit PIN to complete each transaction. With Chip & Signature, the cardholder simply signs for the transaction. AAA credit cards with chip technology are Chip & Signature cards.
Most of Europe and a number of other countries prefer Chip & PIN technology, while most issuers in the U.S. offer Chip & Signature technology. Therefore, when traveling abroad with a chip card issued by a bank in the United States, including your AAA credit card, you may need to let the merchant know that you’ll be signing for your transaction rather than entering a PIN.
In addition, be sure to carry some cash in the local currency since, in some instances, U.S.-issued chip cards cannot be used in unattended terminals and kiosks in countries that issue Chip & PIN cards. That way you’ll be ready to grab a quick bite to eat or pay for ground transportation upon arrival. By purchasing foreign currency before you leave you also save on service fees. Many AAA offices provide foreign currency services, including buying back your leftover currency after the trip.
So relax, have a great trip, and enjoy the added security and peace of mind that comes with your AAA membership.
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