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Use your Discover Card when you travel outside the U.S.
You can use your Discover Card when you travel abroad in Canada, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and China. When you make purchases or get cash advances, we will convert the currency for each transaction on your statement.
Please contact Customer Service at 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683) prior to your trip to obtain a PIN (Personal Identification Number) for ATM cash advances.
If you need to contact the Customer Service Center while outside the U.S., just dial 011-1 plus 1001-902-3100.
Related Questions
Browse more questions- Where is my Discover® Card accepted outside of the U.S.?
Cards are currently accepted in Canada, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and China. You can use your card everywhere Discover® Network Cards are accepted. If a decal displaying the Discover Network acceptance mark is not visible, you may still present your card for payment if the merchant accepts cards. Some merchants (primarily hotels) don't always display acceptance decals.
- How do I contact the card service center when traveling outside of the U.S.?
We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. While outside of the U.S., you can reach us by calling 011-1, followed by the toll number of 1001-902-3100. Please be sure to retain this number with your travel documents.
- When I make a purchase in a foreign currency using my card, how will it appear on my statement?
When your purchase is conducted in a foreign currency, there will be a two-line description of the card transaction on your statement:
Line 1 includes:
- Name and location of the merchant
- Amount of transaction in U.S. dollars
Line 2 includes:
- The amount of the transaction in the foreign currency
- The rate of exchange used to convert the card sale into U.S. Dollars
The exchange rate is the published rate on the processing date, which is the date the transaction was received by Discover Card.
- What should I do if my card is lost or stolen while traveling abroad?
If your card is lost or stolen while traveling outside of the U.S., immediately contact the Customer Service Center in the U.S. by dialing 011-1, followed by the toll number of 1001-902-3100. They will assist you in replacing your lost or stolen card.
- Do I need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to obtain a cash advance using my card? How do I obtain a PIN?
To obtain a cash advance at an ATM using your card, a PIN is required. A PIN is not required for cash advances that are obtained in person at a branch of a financial institution. If you do not have a PIN, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683) prior to your trip to obtain one. To expedite this process, please call from your home phone number when requesting your PIN.
If you need to obtain your PIN while traveling outside of the U.S., please contact Customer Service by dialing 011-1, followed by the toll number of 1001-902-3100.
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