EURO Kartensysteme: Four Aids for Secure Travel Funds
EURO Kartensysteme GmbH highlights four key measures for secure cash access abroad. Travelers should store emergency numbers and consider backup information access.
FRANKFURT, June 24, 2026 – While card payments are common, cash remains essential in many holiday destinations for smaller purchases. EURO Kartensysteme GmbH emphasizes the importance of preparing for secure cash withdrawal and card management while traveling internationally.
The company recommends travelers save the emergency card blocking number, 116 116, on their mobile phones. This number allows for 24/7 blocking of girocards and credit cards from major providers. For calls from outside Germany, the international prefix +49 must be used. It is also advised to keep the specific service hotline number of one's own bank or savings bank readily available for account-related queries or issues.
EURO Kartensysteme GmbH also offers the free SperrApp application, which enables encrypted storage of payment card data and direct blocking of girocards for many institutions. Additionally, the company suggests carrying an SOS-Infopass, a credit card-sized document containing all crucial blocking numbers, as an offline backup.
As a further tip, the company advises sending important contact information to one's own email address. This ensures worldwide accessibility of these details, even if a smartphone is lost or stolen. These preparatory steps aim to provide travelers with financial security during their trips.