No, Chase updated their policies, and now it is no longer necessary to proactively set up travel notifications ahead of a trip.
Now when you try to set up a travel alert with Chase, you will receive the message that:
We’ve got you covered! With our enhanced security measures:
- You don’t need to set up travel notifications anymore.
- We’ll send you fraud alerts if we see any possible identity theft.
- We’ll alert you if we notice any suspicious behavior on your account.
Although travel alerts are no longer required for Chase credit cards, it is still a good idea for customers to ensure their contact information is up-to-date.
This way, if any suspicious activity occurs on their account while traveling, Chase will be able to quickly inform the customer and take appropriate action.
What is a Travel Alert?
A travel alert is a notification that a credit card holder sends to their card issuer to inform them about their upcoming travel plans. This alert serves to inform the company that they might see transactions from different states or countries in the coming days or weeks.
Travel alerts can be beneficial for both the cardholder and the credit card issuer. For the cardholder, setting up a travel alert can prevent any unexpected blocks on their card due to unusual activity. When a credit card issuer detects unfamiliar transactions that deviate from the customer’s typical spending patterns, they may flag it as potential fraud and temporarily freeze the card.
By notifying the financial institution ahead of time, cardholders ensure that their credit card will remain active despite any unusual spending patterns they may exhibit during their travels. This can help minimize any potential inconvenience caused by a locked card and allow the cardholder to focus on their trip without monetary disruptions.
Some credit card issuers no longer require travel alerts on their cards, as their fraud detection algorithms have become more advanced and can differentiate between legitimate and suspicious transactions.
