Are you planning your next vacation trip to a beautiful destination and you are all set to go? There are many things you should keep in mind when you are traveling. Many times we hear of Pickpockets stealing cash and other valuable items from your bags or purses and you don’t even notice!
This usually happens when you are traveling and you keep all your personal belongings in a bag. Many people ask you to keep your credit card, your money and your passport inside your bag and keep it in the hotel, but it is always not secure. You need to take certain precautions to keep your money safe.
So, checkout some of the amazing hacks to keep your money safe while you travel and have an amazing trip.
1) Keep Less Cash And Carry Credit Cards
Keep limited amount of money in your wallet. And use credit card as much as possible. Even though credit cards are like temptation for you its better to plan a budget and go according to that. Remember debit card charge fraudulent charges and it offers less protection as well if stolen.
2) Hide Cash In Different Places
It is better to divide and hide money. Keeping everything in one place can be dangerous. So you can simply keep some cash in a pouch and hide it inside your clothes and also carry a photocopy of your ID and one extra credit card in your pouch. Its always better to be double safe!
3) Avoid ATM’s That Are In An Isolated Place
Remember, when you are going to withdraw money, try going to atm’s that is attached with the bank as it more safe and it is also 24*7 monitored and guarded. There are many thieves and you never know if you are robbed, so better to avoid secluded places.
4) Keep Your Electronic Devices Protected With Passwords
Many of us have confidential information regarding our financial statement and other personal information, so it is better to keep them secured and locked with passwords when you are traveling. It is better to opt for the option of auto-lock after 30-seconds or 1 minute activity to keep your phone safe and secure.
5) Stash Away Cash In Your phone Back Covers or Custom Safe Cans
Have you ever seen people hiding their money at the back of their phone covers, or keeping them in custom made cans? Yes, you can actually buy these small little valuable cans that look exactly like a product and you can stash away all the cash in that and people wont even know 😛
6) Choose Money Belts Over Wallets
This is the most easy way and secure way of carrying cash. They comfortably fit around your waist and they have these fabric zipped pouches that helps in keeping the money safe and close to you. These tend to reduce the risk of theft.
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