Travel Alert: Don't Let a Name Mismatch Ruin Your Overseas Shopping Spree!

Ensure Your Credit Card and Passport Names Match to Avoid Payment Hassles While Traveling Abroad

Traveling abroad from Taiwan? Planning to shop till you drop? Then listen up! Using your credit card for purchases while overseas is a common and convenient practice, offering rewards and eliminating the need for large sums of foreign currency. However, a recent experience in Japan highlights a critical detail that could potentially disrupt your shopping experience: the importance of matching names on your credit card and passport.

A Taiwanese traveler shared her experience on Threads, recounting an incident at a Don Quijote store in Japan. Upon attempting to pay, the cashier was momentarily perplexed, scrutinizing her credit card. The cashier then inquired, "Is this your card?" The traveler confirmed it was hers, but quickly realized the issue: the spelling of her surname on the credit card differed from her passport. Fortunately, after the customer managed to convince the cashier, they were able to proceed with the purchase, but not before entering their phone number in a machine.

This experience served as a vital reminder. After returning to Taiwan, the traveler immediately updated the names on all of her credit cards to match her passport. This incident underlines the crucial necessity of ensuring that the English name on your credit card accurately reflects the name on your passport to avoid potential rejection during transactions abroad. Verify your details to enjoy a seamless travel and shopping experience!