Visa® Restrictions & Travel Alerts

Visa® Credit & Debit Card International Restrictions

Plan on traveling with your Visa® card?

No matter where you are traveling, here are a few steps to ensure that you have a pleasant travel experience:

  • Use the GLCU app on your phone or login to WebConnect (Online Banking) to place a travel alert on your Visa® card to ensure it continues to work while you're away from home
  • You can also contact GLCU via email form, WebConnect message center, or by calling (800) 982-7850 so that we can place a travel alert on your account. We recommend calling at least 2 business days before you travel to place a travel alert on your account(s). Do this whether you are traveling internationally, locally or within the United States
  • Print out a copy of our Visa® Card Contact References for emergencies
  • Review the Blocked Card Chart below for any restrictions
  • Upon returning make sure to monitor your account to ensure all charges are valid
  • Visit Visa® 911 to learn more about emergency card replacement and cash disbursement

Restricted Countries

(Red check marks indicate blocked transactions)

Visa® Credit Cards - Restricted Countries

Blocked CountryAffected VISA Debit CardsAffected VISA Credit CardsBlocked Transactions
AllNon face-to-face Currency Transactions
JapanTele-Communication Services
NigeriaAll Except Travel & Entertainment
RomaniaAll Except Travel & Entertainment
RussiaAll Except Travel & Entertainment
TurkeyAll Except Travel & Entertainment
UkraineAll Except Travel & Entertainment

Permitted/Blocked Transactions

Visa® Credit Cards - Permitted/Blocked Transactions

Permitted TransactionsBlocked Transactions

Travel & Entertainment Transactions:

  • Airlines
  • Car Rental
  • Cruise Lines
  • Hotels
  • Railways
  • Tour Operators
  • Travel Agencies

Non face-to-face Currency Transactions:

Merchandise and Services from a Financial Institution must be performed in a face-to-face environment. All non face-to-face transactions with a Financial Institution are blocked.

Tele-Communications Services Blocked Include:

  • Local & Long Distance Calls
  • Calling Card Calls
  • Calls Through Use of Magnetic Strip Reading Telephones & Fax Services
  • May also Include Cellular Phone Services & Pre-paid Calling Cards

*Standard data fees and text messaging rates may apply when using this service based on your mobile phone carrier's plan.