EURO Kartensysteme: Check account statements after holiday travel

EURO Kartensysteme GmbH is reminding consumers to carefully check their bank account statements and credit card bills following holiday travel. As the use of payment cards and smartphones for transactions becomes more common during trips, verifying the accuracy of all charges is important.

The company suggests collecting receipts during the journey or noting down expenses. These can then be compared against account activity at home, or even while traveling, using a banking app. Identifying even small discrepancies is crucial to prevent them from being overlooked amidst daily routines.

If unauthorized debits are found, individuals should check if their payment cards are still in their possession. If cards are missing, they should be blocked immediately. This also applies to digital cards. Blocking can be done directly through the financial institution or around the clock via the blocking emergency number 116 116. The SperrApp offers an additional option to store card data in a highly encrypted manner and block many girocards directly, provided the respective institution supports this feature.